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Our Committees

The Board runs its work through four regulatory committees each of which reports to the Board. Committee membership and terms of reference can be found by clicking on the name of the Committee.

 
 
Complaints
Responsible for investigating complaints and taking action against barristers who have breached the Code of Conduct or provided poor service; 
 
Qualifications
Responsible for looking at individual applications from people wishing to become barristers but who may be exempted from the normal training requirements;
 
Quality Assurance
Responsible for monitoring standards and encouraging professional excellence at the Bar;
 
Standards
Responsible for the Code of Conduct which all barristers must comply with and issuing guidance on good practice.

Education and Training
Responsible for setting the standards of education and training that people must pass before being able to practise as barristers, together with the further training requirements that barristers must comply with throughout their careers.

Performance and Best Value
Responsible for reviewing the corporate governance structures of the Board and its committees to ensure that they are working economically and effectively.