Our Resource Library

BSB Handbook Version 5.0 published

The Bar Standards Board response to the High Court Decision in Mazur

The Bar Standards Board updates on its plans for first-tier complaints handling and reporting

The Bar Standards Board invites tenders for a review of its Enforcement Regulations

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

First Tier Complaints Handling

This pdf document contains guidance for barristers and chambers on handing complaints.

BSB implements amendments to widen its powers to protect the public

BSB publishes new guidance on barristers’ conduct in non-professional life and on social media

BSB social media guidance September 2023.pdf

BSB Social Media Guidance

The Bar Standards Board issues a consultation on proposed amendments to widen its powers to protect the public

BSB publishes two new reports on transparency rules

Transparency Rules Evaluation - Impact on Consumers.pdf

BSB launches a consultation on the regulation of non-professional conduct and on proposed new Social Media Guidance and publishes interim Social Media Guidance

Statement on deliberately failing to attend court

BSB announces next steps to ensure full compliance with Bar transparency rules

CMA - Action Plan FINAL.pdf

Investigating and Collecting Evidence and Taking Witness Statements

This pdf document contains guidance for barristers on investigating and collecting evidence and taking witness statement...

BSB modernises its regulatory decision-making and launches new website

Harassment Support Schemes Waivers

This guidance outlines requirements for the granting of waivers from Rule C66 (duty to report serious misconduct) to ba...

Reporting Serious Misconduct of Others

This guidance provides further explanation about a barrister's duty to report the serious misconduct of other barristers...