Chair's Column

The Bar’s wellbeing portal is launched; lobbying priorities for the autumn season; and countering threats to independence
 

A bold ‘hi-tech’ vision for the future of HMCTS shouldn’t ignore that access to justice is being steadily eroded by ‘enhanced’ court fees and the radical cuts to legal aid
 

Technological advances give barristers greater flexibility, but less chance to unwind: the Bar Council’s forthcoming suite of wellbeing support can help
 

The Bar Council is preparing for what the future might look like outside the European Union, under a new Prime Minister and a new Lord Chancellor, writes the Chairman
 

Whether we find ourselves in or out of the EU, securing the survival of a functioning justice system remains a key 2016 challenge
 

The Bar has made progress towards becoming a profession ‘of all and for all’, but real challenges remain, writes the Chairman
 

The Chairman warns of the dangers posed to legal professional privilege by the Investigatory Powers Bill
 

We are stronger when we work together: we want to hear from our members first hand and increase awareness of what we do to represent your best interests, writes the Chairman
 

Don’t think international work is relevant to your practice? Read on: barristers are increasingly doing international work at all levels of seniority, from most practice areas, and across the regions
 

The Pupillage Gateway recruitment window will be brought forwards from April to January next year, enabling students to secure pupillage before committing to the expensive BPTC course; and Bar Council plans to work with chambers to create a recruitment ‘gold standard’.