Barristers report "endemic" delays to trials caused by late delivery of prisoners
Research based on reports from barristers has shown the ‘endemic’ and ‘routine’ nature of delays caused by the late delivery of prisoners to court, casting doubt over the validity of official data.
Barristers’ observations on the late delivery of prisoners to court
More than 200 reports were made by barristers to the Bar Council – averaging 13 per week – of instances where individuals in custody were brought to court late or not at all. A quarter of reports said the delay lasted more than 5 hours. Delays were also reported across England and Wales in a total of 69 courts and 59 prisons.
Consultation on increase in criminal legal aid “another step in the right direction” – Bar Council
The Bar Council has said it will respond to the consultation in detail, setting out those targeted measures which are necessary and those which are misdirected.
UK–Switzerland trade agreement includes new provisions for legal services
British lawyers and other service providers are set to benefit from the deal
Locking up children is difficult
Samuel Skinner KC explores the difficulties in finding the right sentence if a child is convicted of crime
No justification for axing judges from immigration tribunals
The Bar Council is urging MPs to reconsider plans as the immigration bill goes to second reading
Bar welcomes independent review's call for LSB to re-focus
Richard Lloyd has published the Independent Public Bodies Review of the Legal Services Board
5 Essex Chambers - Mixed (No Deadline)
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Taking silk at the commercial Bar
The only thing holding me back had been myself; I decided the time was right to take the plunge.
9 Kings Bench Walk - Mixed (No Deadline)
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Judicial diversity progress has stalled for Black lawyers
The annual report also finds disparities in relation to social mobility
4PB - Family (No Deadline)
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New agreement signed between Bar Council’s Commissioner for Conduct and senior judiciary in next step to tackle bullying and harassment
Under the agreement, the Commissioner can deal with informal complaints about judges on behalf of barristers
Thomas More Chambers - Mixed (30 September 2026)
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St Joesph Chambers - Mixed (10 September 2026)
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Parity Chambers - Employment (14 August 2026)
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Pump Court Chambers - Children (20 July 2026)
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St Johns's Chambers - Family (31 July 2026)
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Erskine Chambers - Mixed (30 August 2026)
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