The Bar Council is the voice of the barrister profession in England and Wales. We lead, represent and support the Bar in the public interest, championing the rule of law and access to justice. Our 18,000 plus members – self-employed and employed barristers – make up a united Bar that is strong, inclusive, independent and influential.
As the General Council of the Bar, we’re the approved regulator for all practising barristers in England and Wales. We delegate our regulatory functions to the operationally independent Bar Standards Board (BSB).