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23 March 2021
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23 March 2021
Barrister Robert Michael Kearney suspended from practice for six months
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19 March 2021
BSB sets priorities for the next 12 months
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2 March 2021
2021 Authorisation to Practise process now open for barristers to renew practising certificates
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2 March 2021
Unregistered barrister Godwin Okri ordered to be disbarred
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23 February 2021
BSB and BTAS provide more details about the review of BTAS Sanctions Guidance
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22 February 2021
Bar Standards Board publishes report on diversity of its members and staff
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16 February 2021
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15 February 2021
Barrister Oliver Zachary White prevented from applying for a practising certificate for twelve months
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3 February 2021
Pupillage registrations were down 35% in 2020, and the impact of the pandemic will continue in 2021
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29 January 2021
Diversity at the Bar is gradually improving but more progress is needed, says BSB report
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29 January 2021
Barrister David Wedge ordered to be disbarred
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29 January 2021
BSB and BTAS issue a joint statement about the review of BTAS Sanctions Guidance
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26 January 2021
Barrister Craig Charles Tipper suspended from practice for three months
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22 January 2021
Barrister Matthew Boyden prevented from practising for three years
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21 January 2021
Barrister Peter Masniuk prevented from practising for four months
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22 December 2020
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16 December 2020
BSB working hours over the Christmas and New Year period
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10 December 2020
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7 December 2020
Andrew Mitchell QC appointed as Vice Chair of the Bar Standards Board
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