Russia sanctions


View our statement from 25 February 2022

Guidance and information on the sanctions imposed by the UK on Russia.

 

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Law firms and chambers working together to improve cybersecurity

The cybersecurity questionnaire has been updated in response to feedback

  • 15 May 2024
  • Press release

‘We cannot continue like this’ – response to prison emergency measures

Operation Early Dawn is one symptom of the chronic lack of investment

  • 15 May 2024
  • Press release

Top judges and barristers race 10km to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust

To mark 20 years of the London Legal Walk, Chair Sam Townend KC is leading his Bar in a race against HHJ Adam Constable KC and his Bench team around the Walk's route to raise £1m for charity.

  • 15 May 2024
  • Press release

Joint statement of the Four Bars on jury trials in Scotland

The Faculty of Advocates, Bar Council of England and Wales, Bar of Ireland and Bar of Northern Ireland (the Four Bars) have issued a joint statement on the proposed removal of juries for rape and other serious sexual offence trials in Scotland.

  • 9 May 2024
  • Press release

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13 - 17 May

Foundation mediation training

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  • In-person – London
16 - 17 May

Public Access for barristers

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