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19 May 2026
The Bar Standards Board appoints four new Board members
Press Release
18 May 2026
New guidance supports barristers to safely adopt Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies
Press Release
12 May 2026
The Bar Standards Board invites applications to join its Tribunal Representation Panel
News Announcement
6 May 2026
Bar Standards Board appoints two new Independent Reviewers
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6 May 2026
BSB establishes cross sector group to advise on strengthening standards for rape and serious sexual offence cases
Press Release
5 May 2026
Blake Morgan LLP appointed to support our regulatory enforcement investigations
News Announcement
1 May 2026
The Bar Standards Board launches second consultation to improve our enforcement process
Press Release
30 April 2026
Mr Muhammad Mujeebur Rahman (called in March 2008 by Lincoln’s Inn) is suspended from his practice as a barrister
Press Release
28 April 2026
Barrister Jenny Guan suspended from practising for two years
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27 April 2026
BSB updates on progress in the post office horizon cases
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24 April 2026
BSB publishes its Annual Diversity at the Bar Report
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22 April 2026
Mr Setu Kamal is suspended from his practice as a barrister
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15 April 2026
Phil Golding appointed Director General of the Bar Standards Board
Press Release
10 April 2026
Barrister Emma Elizabeth Smith ordered to be disbarred
Press Release
8 April 2026
The Bar Standards Board publishes its 2026-27 Business Plan
Press Release
2 April 2026
Bar Standards Board update on plans to improve our enforcement process
Press Release
11 February 2026
The Bar Standards Board introduces new data collection rules on first-tier complaints handling and reporting
Press Release
3 February 2026
Barrister Jonathan Lee Black-Branch ordered to be disbarred
Press Release
2 February 2026
Changing our approach to how we assess Reports we receive about barristers' use of social media
News Announcement
2 February 2026
The Bar Standards Board seeks new Board Members
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