Barristers


Chambers changes name over Lord Hardwicke’s links to slavery

15 June 2021

Well-known Lincoln’s Inn set Hardwicke Chambers is to change its name to Gatehouse Chambers in recognition of the role of Lord Hardwicke in perpetuating slavery in the 18th century.


Pupil victim of sexual assault by barrister “let down by system”

14 June 2021

A female victim of sexual assault by a male barrister has spoken about how she was let down by her chambers, the Bar Standards Board and the Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service.


Barrister under fire for “racist” comments about Royal baby

8 June 2021

A family law barrister has been suspended from the innovative business she founded after being accused of making racist comments about the new Royal baby.


LSB eyes accreditation scheme for comparison websites

7 June 2021

The Legal Services Board is set to recommend an accreditation scheme for review and comparison websites as take-up among both law firms and consumers continues to rise.


Barrister who practised while suspended over drugs avoids disbarment

1 June 2021

A barrister who practised while suspended following his high-profile conviction for possession of drugs that led to the death of his boyfriend has been sanctioned but not suspended or disbarred.


Complaints about law officers send BSB caseload rocketing

28 May 2021

Complaints about the law officers not standing up to the government over potentially breaking international law contributed to a huge increase in reports made to the Bar Standards Board.


LSB diversity report finds multiple failings by regulators

28 May 2021

Measures taken by frontline legal regulators to improve diversity and inclusion are insufficient and based on inadequate evidence, according to a report published today.


Barrister can be sued for second advice on same case, CA rules

26 May 2021

A barrister who cannot be sued for initial advice to a housing client for limitation reasons can be sued for a later, overlapping piece of advice on the same case, the Court of Appeal has ruled.


Barrister who switched from crime to family “was not on top of the rules”

24 May 2021

A barrister sanctioned for talking to the opposing lay client in the absence of their lawyer had switched from criminal to family law and “was simply not on top” of the rules, it has emerged.


BSB probing barrister who tweeted about “stroppy teenager of colour”

24 May 2021

The Bar Standards Board is taking action against the barrister who caused a storm of outrage by tweeting about “the stroppy teenager of colour”, he has confirmed.

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