Richard Atkins KC

The need for a strong and independent judiciary has never been more vital

Value vintage! The best traditions of the Bar, finely aged, underpin our quality advocacy

Keeping tabs on Boris’s sizeable re-shuffle – practitioners in the top three justice roles bodes well – fees, governance and Brexit

The Bar continues to survive, thrive and make history as the Bar Council celebrates 125 years and goes on Circuit for the first time

In these fast-moving and turbulent times, the Bar Council’s safeguarding of our profession is a surety – for now

A mid-term report from the Bar Chair: big battles still to be won but successes accrue

From the Commonwealth Law Association conference in Zambia, where inspiration and rule-of-law reminders abound

Our precious court system is still being used as a guinea pig for a cost-cutting experiment that has not been well-planned

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: how the Bar’s current representative/regulatory model works and why it’s essential to preserve

Richard Atkins QC tackles the perennial question asked of the Bar Council; all can play their part and look out for the Bar