We are responsible for regulating barristers called to the Bar in England and Wales. We take decisions independently and in the public interest.

Our purpose is to provide specialist regulation of advocacy and set the standards of entry to the profession.

The Bar Council provides representation. support and services for barristers in England and Wales.

Barristers' Register

The Register is an online database which displays the details of all barristers eligible to provide legal services in England and Wales.

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News

BSB seeks to make it easier for public to instruct barristers directly
(1 December 2011)

We are consulting on amendments to our Code of Conduct for barristers following a review of our public access rules.

BPTC applications now open
(7 November 2011)

BPTC applications open on Monday 7 November at 9am. The first round deadline is 12 Jan 2pm.

Attend our QASA roadshows
(28 October 2011)

Our roadshows will be a two way process where we explain the progress of the scheme to date and discuss with you the options for the future of the scheme.