Chair's Column

The Chair of the Bar is focused on tackling key issues at home and abroad

It’s been a particularly hectic period in both the political sphere and our working lives 

... there may be positive signs

On both fronts – representing the Bar’s interests and protecting the rule of law

As we look ahead to Justice Week 2022, the sustainability of the Criminal Bar remains a critical issue for the government to address 

Sensitive law and policy making – together with proper legal aid funding – are required

A time for celebration and reflection

The Bar Council must help improve working lives

The profession has already tackled many uncertainties and risks

In the battle of ideas and values which the maintenance of the rule of law involves, lawyers remain in the frontline