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Civil standard of proof to be adopted in professional misconduct proceedings for barristers

The new edition of the BSB Handbook published earlier today adopts the civil standard of proof for professional misconduct proceedings to alleged breaches of the Code by barristers occurring after 31 March.

The standard of proof will change from the …

New Edition of BSB Handbook Introduces New Bar Qualification Rules

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published a new edition of its Handbook which sees new Bar qualification rules come into force.

The new rules, which were approved in February by the Legal Services Board, will enable the programme …

BSB seeks up to two new barrister Board members

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has begun the process to recruit up to two new barrister Board members.

The successful applicants will work with others on the Board to govern and oversee the regulator’s work. There are up to fifteen …

BSB agrees new transparency rules for the Bar

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) last night agreed new rules to improve transparency standards for barristers’ clients. Subject to Legal Services Board (LSB) approval, the new rules will come into
force in May 2019, with compliance spot-checking by the regulator …

Diversity at the Bar improved steadily during 2018 but further progress is needed

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual report on diversity at the Bar. The report shows that progress was made in 2018 with regard to both diversity at the Bar and to the disclosure rates of …