Bar Standards Board

To contact us, please email Contactus@barstandardsboard.org.uk or visit bit.ly/3SmB7A7 to report a concern about a barrister. Such Reports, requests for waivers & authorisations are confidential thus our policy excludes responses to messages sent via social media.

We’ve updated our data collection and complaints handling processes to meet new statutory requirements. Read the full report on our consultation and changes here: bit.ly/3MNCKqt #Complaints

We've changed our approach to reports about barristers' use of social media. 🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/3O5Wvtw

📰 March 2026 Regulatory Update – Out Now Our latest Regulatory Update is now available. Read the update: bit.ly/4lzAIY0 #RegulatoryUpdate #ProfessionalStandards #BSB

We are recruiting eight experts to join us and contribute to policy development or supporting our staff where they need expert advice to inform regulatory decisions. 🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/4sgJzQj

Research for @barstandards, @CILExRegulation @CLConveyancers and @ICAEW finds that while digitisation risks excluding those without the resources, skills, or confidence to access legal services online without support. 🔗 Read more on our website: bit.ly/4p8mCwU

In case you missed it, read our Annual Report 2024-25 showcasing our work last year. To see more detail, including how we've progressed the Reform Programme, and the final year of our 2022–25 strategy, read the report on our website: bit.ly/4pONbrM

More than 1.2K barristers shared their views on our CPD resources. ✔️ 63% knew about the our updated CPD resources ✔️ 66% of those aware are actively using them ✔️ 75% say the resources are helpful or very helpful Read more: bit.ly/4a5hLZA

We’ve updated our data collection and complaints handling processes to meet new statutory requirements. Read the full report on our consultation and changes here: bit.ly/3MNCKqt #Complaints

#Barristers, boost your understanding of Youth Proceedings Competences and support quality practice in youth proceedings. Watch our video: bit.ly/3Updtmu #BSB #YouthCourt

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Lawyer with strong experience in legal procedure, litigation and casework. 🔗 bit.ly/4rXeamk

We are recruiting eight experts to join us and contribute to policy development or supporting our staff where they need expert advice to inform regulatory decisions. 🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/4sgJzQj

We are recruiting four new members to the Board, including a Lay Board Member and three Barrister Members. The roles offer renumeration of £10,000, for a time commitment of approximately two days per month.  🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/4a6JBUZ

We’ve updated our data collection and complaints handling processes to meet new statutory requirements. Read the full report on our consultation and changes here: bit.ly/3MNCKqt #Complaints

#Barristers, boost your understanding of Youth Proceedings Competences and support quality practice in youth proceedings. Watch our video: bit.ly/3Updtmu #BSB #YouthCourt

More than 1.2K barristers shared their views on our CPD resources. ✔️ 63% knew about the our updated CPD resources ✔️ 66% of those aware are actively using them ✔️ 75% say the resources are helpful or very helpful Read more: bit.ly/4a5hLZA

We are recruiting four new members to the Board, including a Lay Board Member and three Barrister Members. The roles offer renumeration of £10,000, for a time commitment of approximately two days per month.  🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/4a6JBUZ

📰 February 2026 Regulatory Update – Out Now Our latest Regulatory Update is now available. Read the update: bit.ly/3ZBHVwD #RegulatoryUpdate #ProfessionalStandards #BSB

In case you missed it, read our Annual Report 2024-25 showcasing our work last year. To see more detail, including how we've progressed the Reform Programme, and the final year of our 2022–25 strategy, read the report on our website: bit.ly/4pONbrM

We're changing our approach to reports about barristers' use of social media. 🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/3O5Wvtw

We are recruiting four new members to the Board, including a Lay Board Member and three Barrister Members. The roles offer renumeration of £10,000, for a time commitment of approximately two days per month.  🔗 Follow the link for more: bit.ly/4a6JBUZ