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Barbara Mills KC thanks #BarCouncil for choosing and supporting her throughout the year: "If you're the first, someone is walking the journey with you." She says: "So many people are looking to us for solutions at home and abroad and we pack a punch."

And that's a wrap - thanks for following along.

At the end of the #BarCouncil meeting Chief Executive Malcolm Cree pays tribute to Barbara Mills KC for her year as Chair: "a highly effective and energetic Chair" who has built and deepened strong relationships at home and abroad. He thanks BMKC on behalf of all at Bar Council.

WD plugs the work of the Chambers Management Panel in producing guidance and policies for chambers. He also promotes the Appointments Panel - a free referral service for barristers. #BarCouncil
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William Dean presents the Bar Representation Cttee report to #BarCouncil - the BRC oversees member services. The Bar Representation Fee projections are positive but there is an overall long term trend of reduction. The BRF supports the work of the Bar Council, eg providing the court ID card scheme

Marion Smith KC presents the International Cttee report to #BarCouncil She highlights the work the cttee has done to promote the "unexpected elements" of the Bar eg promoting the E&W family Bar in other jurisdictions inc the very successful business development to the UAE.

Philip Stott presents the Legal Services Cttee report to #BarCouncil He highlights the Bar Council's intervention in the case of XGY regarding advocate immunity and thanks all involved. More info here: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

#BarCouncil approves a change to the Constitution to reflect the introduction of a new officer role as the Commissioner for Conduct - coming out of the recommendations of the Harman report.

In the Treasurer's report Lucinda Orr encourages everyone to look at the budget and practising certificate fee (PCF) consultation when it launches next week #BarCouncil

In the Chief Executive's report Malcolm Cree tells #BarCouncil the consultation on next year's budget will launch next week. He notes some of the recent excellent media work by the Chair and thanks everyone who supported the Pupillage Fair as an exhibitor or CV clinic volunteer.

In Qs @faiselsadiq.bsky.social thanks @barstandardsboard.bsky.social for meeting with him after the last #BarCOuncil meeting to discuss his experience as a witness and feels his concerns have been taken seriously.

Prof Bones thanks BMKC for her incredible work as Chair of the Bar and notes the impact she has made. He is looking forward to working with @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social and Heidi Stonecliffe KC in the new year. #BarCouncil

On @barstandardsboard.bsky.social performance, Prof Bones tells #BarCouncil there has been a significant increase in reports to BSB which means meeting timeliness targets is a challenge. BSB is taking immediate and longer term action to address these issues.

On the Harman report Prof Bones says BSB will listen carefully to the profession as it develops its response. He says they are already working with BTAS on improving tribunal performance and introduced trauma-informed practice. #BarCouncil

Next up at #BarCouncil Prof Chris Bones delivers the @barstandardsboard.bsky.social report. He congratulates BMKC on the work she's led on barrister wellbeing this year.