Invitation to BSB Presentation on reporting concerns (Northern Circuit) Wednesday 11th September 5.30pm

Invitation to BSB Presentation on reporting concerns (Northern Circuit) Wednesday 11th September 5.30pm The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is committed to ensuring that reporting of misconduct by barristers, including bullying and harassment within the Bar, is taken seriously. We want to ensure that anyone who wishes to report a concern feels comfortable about doing so. The BSB has launched a series of outreach presentations to inform the Bar about how to report such incidences to us and what steps we will take after receiving a report, including taking disciplinary action. Our sessions will feature a presentation delivered by our staff who deal with reports of concerns about barristers and an opportunity to ask questions. Our next event will take place in the Northern Circuit on Wednesday 11th September, at 5.30pm at Nine St John Street Chambers (9 St John Street, Manchester M3 4DN). Introduced by the Leader of the Northern Circuit, Jaime Hamilton KC, the presentation followed by a Q&A session will last around 90 minutes. Beverages will be kindly provided by Nine St John Street Chambers. All barristers, clerks and administrative staff working within the Bar are welcome to attend, however we are particularly encouraging those who are junior members of the Bar to come along. This session will be hybrid, but we do encourage you to attend in person, if possible. Reserve your place by completing the registration form or emailing communications@barstandardsboard.org.uk.

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25th July 2024

Save the date - A review of Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour at the Bar

Save the date: A review of Bullying, Harassment and Inappropriate Behaviour at the Bar 26th September 2024 at 5pm In-person at Exchange Chambers, Manchester, and live-streamed At the start of next term, the Northern Circuit Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee will host a special event focussing on the problems of bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviours at the bar. All members of Circuit are very welcome to attend, but we especially encourage attendance from Heads of Chambers, EDOs and members involved in their chambers’ work on Equality and Diversity. We are delighted to have as our key speakers at the event: - Upper Tribunal Judge Melanie Plimmer, President of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) - His Honour Judge Nigel Bird Designated Civil Judge for Greater Manchester Further details to follow.

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15th July 2024

Leader's Message 21.12.23

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21st December 2023

RASSO Training

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RASSO Training in person at the MMU with lunch provided Free to Members of Circuit £100 to non Members

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Pupil Supervisor Training Second Session for 2024 (Via Zoom)

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Pupil Supervisor Training covering refresher as well as initial training

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Pupil Advocacy Training Day 1 - MMU

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Pupil Advocacy Training Day 1 - MMU - **places all allocated, reserve list in operation** Contact Circuit Admin

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