Tag: Barristers
Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case
‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards
Top KC guilty of professional misconduct over inappropriate sexual behaviour
Three allegations proved against Jo Sidhu KC, seven dismissed
BSB approves barrister apprenticeships for school leavers
Regulator endorses framework for new pathway to the bar
Lawyers unlikely to face regulator for refusing fossil fuel work, legal opinion suggests
Potentially protected under ECHR
Podcast: Three legal stories you need to know about
Potential funding cuts to solicitor apprenticeships, transatlantic mergers, and the criminal bar exodus -- listen now 🎙️
Barrister’s attempt to blame dyslexia for misleading CV fails
Rejected by tribunal
A host of charges against Jo Sidhu KC have been dropped
Some are still being considered, as the tribunal hears final submissions today
Bar Council slams proposed change to barrister equality rules
Potentially unlawful
Barrister disbarred after exaggerating injuries in £250k personal injury claim
Clyde & Co investigated 🕵️
Top barrister accused of targeting aspiring lawyers for sex
Charge sheet against Jo Sidhu KC is published
Long hours and low pay are driving juniors from the criminal bar, top barrister warns
Barristers 'fed up of having to pay to work'
‘A Barrister’ is Jo Sidhu KC
Former criminal bar chief fails in bid to keep disciplinary proceedings private
‘A Barrister’ to appear before disciplinary tribunal
Anonymised listing on BTAS website 🤔
Top tax barrister prosecuted for tax evasion
Old Square Tax Chambers’ Robert Venables KC denies the charges
Lawyers serving clients’ interests has its limits, says top UCL boffin, amid Harvey Weinstein and Post Office scandals
Legal professionals owe a duty to society too
Law firms lead the way in latest social mobility index
Charity behind powerlist urges government to mandate class background reporting for big firms
New Attorney General pledges to put the rule of law first
Commitment comes amid populist attacks both home and abroad
Unregistered barrister disbarred over misleading legal experience on job application
Tried to secure role with Arden Uni