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We regulate barristers called to the Bar in England and Wales in the public interest.

We are responsible for:

• Setting the education and training requirements for becoming a barrister;
• Setting continuing training requirements to ensure that barristers' skills are maintained throughout their careers;
• Setting standards of conduct for barristers;
• Monitoring the service provided by barristers to assure quality;
• Handling complaints against barristers and taking disciplinary or other action where appropriate.

Our mission 

To be recognised as promoting and safeguarding the highest standards of legal education and practice in the interests of clients, the public and the profession. 

Our vision

By the end of 2012:

• The term "BSB-regulated" will be an assurance of good, honest, independent advocacy and expert legal advice.
• The public and the profession will recognise and value that assurance.
• The same will be said of how we do our job as regulator: good, honest, independent, expert.

The regulatory objectives

• Protecting and promoting the public interest
• Improving access to justice
• Protecting and promoting the interests of consumers
• Promoting competition in the provision of services
• Encouraging an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession
• Public understanding of citizens' legal rights and duties
• Promoting and maintaining adherence to the professional principles