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Barristers with interim suspensions or interim conditions

In some cases, we can suspend or place conditions on a barrister’s Practising Certificate while they are waiting for their case to be heard by a Disciplinary Tribunal. This is known as an interim suspension. 

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.

Current vacancies

On this page, you can find details about our current vacancies.

Board and staff diversity reports

This report analyses the diversity of the BSB Board and workforce.

Reporting a concern

Making a report can be stressful. We want to make the process as simple and clear as possible.

Authorisations Team Service Update

This page is updated monthly (or more frequently) to reflect changes to our service, including the volume of work being completed by the team.

Consultations & responses

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

What is a barrister

Understand the role of a barrister, what they do and how they help you in court.

Statistics on the vocational stage of Bar training

This page contains statistical information about students on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

Search a barrister's records

Ensure the barrister you are dealing with is authorised to practice, and that you are confident in your choice.

Call to the Bar and tenancy statistics

This page contains statistical information about those called to the Bar in England and Wales.

Choosing a barrister

Find key information on choosing a barrister.

The Independent Decision-making Body

The Independent Decision-making Body (IDB) makes decisions about cases passed to the Investigations and Enforcement Department for investigation that may require disciplinary action.

The BSB Handbook

The BSB Handbook contains the rules about how barristers must behave and work. It also contains the Code of Conduct for barristers.