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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.

What is a barrister

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

Consultations & responses

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

Reporting a concern

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

Bar Standards Board appoints two new Independent Reviewers

BSB establishes cross sector group to advise on strengthening standards for rape and serious sexual offence cases

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.

How to hire a barrister

Blake Morgan LLP appointed to support our regulatory enforcement investigations

For the public

This page explains who the Bar Standards Board is and what we do. It also tells you about the role of barristers, how to choose and hire one, how to search the Barristers’ Register, and how to raise a concern about a barrister.

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.

Reporting a concern FAQs

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.

Using a barrister

Find out how to use a barrister and what to expect from a barrister.

Who we are

We are the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Find out more about what we do.

Barristers and their fees

Learn how barristers charge for their services and what information they have to share about their fees.

Problems with a barrister

Understand what to do if you have issues with a barrister or a business they work for.