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    12 June 2026

    Barrister Mohammad Tayyab Khan suspended from practising for twelve months

    Disciplinary Findings
    9 June 2026

    The Bar Standard Board appoints new Chair of the Independent Decision-making Body

    News Announcement
    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

    News Announcement
    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
    28 April 2026

    Barrister Jenny Guan suspended from practising for two years

    Press Release
    27 April 2026

    BSB updates on progress in the post office horizon cases

    Press Release
    24 April 2026

    BSB publishes its Annual Diversity at the Bar Report

    Press Release
    22 April 2026

    Mr Setu Kamal is suspended from his practice as a barrister

    News Announcement
    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

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