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BSB publishes report on diversity within its complaints-handling system
24 February 2016
Monitoring complaints against barristers to make sure disciplinary processes are carried out in a fair and unbiased manner has always been a priority for the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
BSB publishes its response to the CMA legal services market study’s statement of scope
05 February 2016
The BSB is pleased to make public its response to the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA’s) “Statement of Scope” for its legal services market study.
The Bar regulator publishes responses to the Future Bar Training consultation
01 February 2016
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) published today the summary of initial responses it received to its consultation launched in the summer of 2015 on the academic, vocational and pupillage requirements to become qualified as a barrister.
Bar regulator publishes report on diversity at the Bar
29 January 2016
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual report for 2015 on the diversity of the profession.
Jean Etienne Attala disbarred, following persistent dishonesty
22 January 2016
Jean Etienne Attala has been ordered to be disbarred by an independent disciplinary tribunal today, following the BSB finding that he acted dishonestly and did not report serious misconduct to his regulator.
Bar regulator seeks views on its DRAFT 2016-19 Strategic Plan
22 January 2016
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published a draft version of its new Strategic Plan today and is seeking feedback about the strategic priorities that it has identified.
Bar regulator seeks women’s experiences at the Bar, launches survey
12 January 2016
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a survey today to better understand women's experiences of the equality rules of the BSB Handbook.
Naomi Ellenbogen QC appointed as new Vice-Chair of the Bar Standards Board
04 January 2016
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced that Naomi Ellenbogen QC has been appointed its new Vice-Chair with effect from 1 January 2016. Naomi will take over from Patricia Robertson QC who stood down from her role at the independent regulator of barristers at the end of 2015.
BSB and LSB launch new survey on the operation of the Public Access scheme for barristers to complete
23 December 2015
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) and Legal Services Board (LSB) are conducting research in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the operation of the Public Access scheme.
Richard Michael Hayes disbarred following a criminal conviction for fraud
18 December 2015
Unregistered barrister Richard Michael Hayes has been ordered to be disbarred by an independent disciplinary tribunal, following the Bar regulator's investigation relating to his criminal conviction for fraudulently representing clients when he was not authorised to do so.