The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has just launched a public consultation on new rules to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar.
We want to ensure that the Bar is as inclusive as possible and that it is truly representative of the society it serves. Regulation alone cannot achieve that, but regulation can help by supporting barristers to challenge practices which work against diversity and inclusion.
We are very keen to hear views on our proposals from all interested stakeholders, including members of the Bar, the Inns of Court and Circuits across England and Wales, the specialist Bar Associations, the wider Legal Sector and equalities and consumer groups who represent those who face barriers at the Bar.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to respond to our questions and also circulate the consultation within your professional networks.
The consultation will be open until 5PM on Friday 29 November and you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions you may have.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to share your views with us, so we can ensure our proposals are fully informed by your experience.