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Register of interests

This page contains a list of the declared interests of our current Board members.

3C: Centralised assessments

This section includes information on the vocational component centralised assessments including what subjects are covered by the exams, what to do before the exams and on the day of sitting, marking and results, and the results review process. Contact: [email protected] Overview 1  Vocational component centralised examinations are set on our behalf by the Central Examination Board (CEB). The CEB consists of a group of senior examiners, including experienced legal practitioners and academics. Psychometric and examination experts support the work of the CEB. 2  Centralised examinations were introduced to ensure consistency across course providers, and closer regulatory oversight of standards in knowledge subjects. The following Bar Training subjects are centrally examined: Civil Litigation and Evidence; and Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing. ...

Sanctions

Information for barristers, chambers and BSB entities about compliance with sanctions obligations

Reporting concerns about barristers

On this page, we explain how to report concerns about the barristers and businesses we regulate.

Consultations & responses

Get involved in our public consultations, read our responses to other consultations.

Board meetings

On this page, you can find information about our Board meetings including the dates and times of future meetings and the Board papers and minutes from past meetings.

Resources for barristers practising in youth proceedings

These resources are for barristers who practise or plan to practise in youth proceedings. They include the BSB Youth Proceedings Competences and information to help barristers meet them. Barristers practising in youth proceedings should develop and maintain specialist knowledge and skills because they deal with some of the most vulnerable people in our justice system—children who often have complex needs and limited understanding of legal processes.

CPD Good Practice Case Studies

This page includes examples of good CPD practices, which barristers and their chambers or employers can use to help them reflect on and strengthen their approach to CPD.

Our monthly Regulatory Updates

Read our latest Regulatory Update for the Bar and access previous months' Updates too.

Meet our Advisory Pool of Experts

Find out more about who sits on our Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX).

Pupillage / work-based learning component - Professional Ethics Exam

On this webpage, you can learn more about the Professional Ethics assessment during the pupillage component of Bar training.

Mr James Boyle

Sanction
Disbarred (sentence still to take effect). The BSB was ordered not to issue Mr Boyle with a practising certificate pending any appeal.
Type
Disciplinary Tribunal (5 Person)
Finding date
15/07/2025

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