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That's a wrap for the #BarCouncil meeting and we're heading into our annual general meeting which will be chaired by the Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP... We'll continue our updates on this thread shortly

Sally Burnell, Bar Council Director of Communications, updated #BarCouncil on the brand refresh project which is due to roll out later this month. The project aims to bridge the Bar Council's history with the modern Bar. Watch this space...

Lucinda Orr delivers the Treasurer's report to #BarCouncil. M'ment accounts dashboard is all on green. The forecast at June for our end year surplus is £395k. However, we need to wait for Q2/Q3 for a more accurate forecast position. LO notes BSB has made a remarkable improvement in its budgeting

Next at #BarCouncil, our Chief Exec Jim Morris thanks everyone for their support in his first 6m in post. Priorities are: leadership dev; IT and tech support across Bar Council & BSB; refreshing our strategy; internal governance and processes; and relationships between Bar Council and BSB.

Q from @faiselsadiq.bsky.social about the understanding of @barstandardsboard.bsky.social lay board members of how the barrister profession is structured. PG says current BSB board aim is to regulate less, better #BarCouncil

In response to Q from Western Circuit Leader Sarah Jones KC abt BSB monitoring of training on circuit, PG says they're aware it's an area they need to look at closely. Reg requirements are possibly going further than they need to. #BarCouncil

Phil Golding tells #BarCouncil he and the Chair Prof Chris Bones are also focused on relationships and greater collaboration, whilst maintaining independence as a regulator.

Next up at #BarCouncil: the Director General of the @barstandardsboard.bsky.social Phil Golding. Their focus is summed up as "performance, budget and relationships". Working hard to meet the undertakings made to the LSB. On the budget BSB is aiming for inflation-only increases...

Our international visits over the summer have been extremely successful in promoting the Bar of England & Wales esp in relation to international arbitration. The Chair reports to #BarCouncil that we've delivered across all the key priorities with more to come. Thanks to all Bar volunteers & staff.

We're waiting to hear the new govt's plans on reform of jury trials and our #JusticeNeedsJuries campaign with the CBA and Circuit Leaders continues. Some ideas were floated in the media this week & we continue to engage with MoJ and parliamentarians. #BarCouncil www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

The Chair flags to #BarCouncil our report on delays with the delivery of people in custody to court. Thank you to all the barristers who've reported through our delay form - it's essential these delays are tackled. Read our report and pls keep reporting: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

On wider work since the last mtg the Chair highlights our important report on increasing the miniumum age of criminal responsibility. On legal aid we have a ministerial mtg coming up on family legal aid with FLBA & we've responded to the consultation on increasing criminal legal aid. #BarCouncil

The Chair encourages everyone to come to this year's Bar Conference on 14 Nov in London. A fantastic line up of speakers & sessions. A great opportunity to network & learn. Pre-conf breakfast sessions for the young Bar and heads of chambers. Join us: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve... #BarCouncil

Chair of the Bar @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social opens her statement and highlights the current #BarCouncil elections: "Bar Council members are the best" and it's great to be on Bar Council. Pls consider standing & encourage others. Deadline for noms is Fri 18 Sept: www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-co...

Good morning from the September #BarCouncil meeting chaired in the room by our Vice Chair Heidi Stonecliffe KC with our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social joining us from Delhi to deliver her statement. Follow along for updates from today's meeting and AGM...