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Infrastructure maintenance on the 14th/15th of July
11 July 2018
As part of the continuous improvement to our security and infrastructure, we will be making a number of changes to our network this weekend.
Newly qualified barristers benefit from regular guidance by experienced practitioners but levels of support vary
06 July 2018
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published research about the effectiveness of its rules that require newly qualified barristers with less than three years' standing to have readily available access to an experienced practitioner - a Qualified Person (QP) - for support and guidance.
BSB explains how it assures competence at the Bar
05 July 2018
Following its decision last year not to implement the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA), the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published more detail about how it assures the competence of barristers.
Barrister Mark William Smith ordered to be suspended for one month for failing to provide a competent standard of work to a client
05 July 2018
Barrister Mark William Smith has been ordered to be suspended from practice for one month by an independent disciplinary tribunal following charges of professional misconduct brought by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
BSB appoints new Advisory Pool of Experts members
03 July 2018
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced five appointments to its Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX).
Barrister Ehi Ukiwa ordered to be suspended for six months for appearing in court on behalf of a client before being authorised to do so
29 June 2018
Barrister Ehi Andrew Ukiwa has been ordered to be suspended from practice for six months by an independent disciplinary tribunal following charges of professional misconduct brought by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
BSB shares good practice for barristers and advice for clients on consumer feedback
28 June 2018
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published new guidance that aims to encourage barristers to follow good practice when they receive feedback from their clients. It has also published a guide for the public about using and leaving feedback about barristers' services.
Regulators publish reports into criminal advocacy standards
27 June 2018
Barristers and solicitor advocates representing clients in criminal courts are generally delivering a competent service to the public, two reports released today have found.
BSB appoints two new members to the Governance, Risk and Audit Committee
19 June 2018
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced two appointments to its Governance, Risk and Audit Committee (GRA).
BSB invites tenders for authorised body to provide legal support
18 June 2018
The BSB has today invited tenders from bodies authorised to provide reserved legal activities to provide legal advice and representation for the next three year period from September 2018 until September 2021.