Find out what the CLAR report really means, hear responses from the Bar Council, Criminal Bar Association and more, find out about the consultation process and take the chance to ask your questions.

Find out more about the briefing and watch the recording below.

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When
20 December 2021, 17:15 - 18:45
Event Type
Seminar
Where
Online
Topics
Legal Aid

This essential online briefing gave a summary of the key points contained in the recent CLAR report. You can also hear responses from the Chairs of the Criminal Bar Association, the Bar Council and the Bar Council's Young Barristers' Committee, and find out about the consultation process.

 

Watch the briefing recording

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Understanding CLAR

Understanding CLAR: a Bar Council online briefing

 

Programme

17:15-17:20
Introduction – Derek Sweeting QC

17:20-17:50
Executive Summary of the CLAR report – Neil Hawes QC and Jo Cecil

17:50-18:00
Criminal Bar Association response – Jo Sidhu QC, Chair of the Criminal Bar Association

18:00-18:10
Bar Council response – Mark Fenhalls QC, Chair Elect of the Bar Council

18:10-18:20   
The Bar Council's Young Barristers’ Committee (YBC) response – Joanne Kane, Chair of the YBC

18:20-18:30
Consultation Process Summary – TBC

18:30-18:45
Q&A – chaired by Derek Sweeting QC

 

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The Annual Chambers Management package

This training session is available as part of the Bar Council's Annual Chambers Membership package. Chambers membership gives you access to a range of training and support throughout the year, chosen to suit your needs. Find out more about the package.
 

In-chambers training

We can offer this training in-chambers, including at chambers on the circuits. Please contact our Training and Events team for information on dates and pricing.  
 

Paperless training packs

To minimise environmental impact and the amount of paper you have to carry with you, Bar Council training packs are paperless. As a delegate you will receive the materials you need for the training by email in advance, which you can access on your laptop or tablet or print in advace if required. 
Throughout the training, there will be references to various Bar Council guidance or external documents which are included as a hyperlink within the attendee workbook.