Oliver Hanmer is the Director of Regulatory Operations at the Bar Standards Board. He has a broad remit across the Board’s activities with a particular emphasis on quality assurance and the supervision of professional standards and competence.
An introduction to the new BSB guidelines and resources for barristers practising within the Coroners’ Courts. By Oliver Hanmer
Oliver Hanmer explains how regulation supports professional standards at the Bar and moves to incorporate reflective practice into barristers’ CPD
Oliver Hanmer outlines the regulator’s new measures to improve standards in youth court advocacy
No one could argue against the notion that every child deserves the very best chance in life.
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management sets out the key steps to your dream property
A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
Providing bespoke mortgage and protection solutions for barristers
Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
