Welcome to the BSB

The Bar Standards Board regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest.

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Data and Research

Enforcement decisions

Read about how we make enforcement decisions once reported concerns about barristers' conduct have been assessed.

Our monthly Regulatory Updates

Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.

Equality and diversity

Read about our work to promote equality and diversity at the Bar.

Latest announcements

15 July 2025

Conflict in the Middle East

News Announcement
4 July 2025

BSB Statement on Pride

News Announcement
3 July 2025

Bar Standards Board launches consultation to make our enforcement process more efficient and effective, enhancing transparency and reinforcing fairness

Press Release
1 July 2025

Bar Standards Board report shows persistent income gaps by gender and ethnicity at the Bar 

Press Release

Search the Barristers' Register

The Register is an online database which displays details of all barristers who are authorised to practise in England and Wales and who have a current practising certificate