| Formation | 1894 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Representative body for barristers in England and Wales |
Chair | Sam Townend KC[1] |
Vice Chair | Barbara Mills KC |
| Website | https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/ |
The General Council of the Bar, commonly known as the Bar Council, is the representative body for barristers in England and Wales. Established in 1894, the Bar Council is the "approved regulator" of barristers, but discharges its regulatory function to the independent Bar Standards Board. As the lead representative body for barristers in England and Wales, the Bar Council’s work is devoted to ensuring the Bar’s voice is heard, efficiently and effectively, and with the interests of the Bar (and the public interest) as its focus.[2]
- ^ "Officers of the Bar Council". www.barcouncil.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ^ "About the Bar Council". General Council of the Bar. Retrieved 2015-05-01.