We have today announced the appointment of Christy Burzio as the new Chair of the Independent Decision-making Body (IDB).
The Independent Decision-making Body was established in October 2019, replacing the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC). If it is thought that a barrister may have breached the BSB Handbook, the IDB is responsible for deciding whether to refer the case on to a Disciplinary Tribunal. The IDB can deal with the case themselves under the Determination by Consent rules, impose an administrative sanction, or dismiss the allegations if the IDB believes that there is not enough evidence that the Handbook has been breached. The IDB is made up of a pool of barristers and lay members. Its panels always have a lay majority.
Commenting on the appointment, Steven Haines, Interim BSB Director General, said: “I am pleased to announce Christy Burzio as the IDB’s new Chair. Her expertise, knowledge and insight will be vital in ensuring the IDB continues to handle regulatory issues in an efficient and effective manner.”
Christy said of her appointment: “I am honoured to take on this role at a time when independent regulation is more important than ever. I look forward to working with colleagues across the IDB to uphold the integrity of the decision-making process and to contribute to the BSB’s mission of maintaining confidence in the regulation of barristers.”
