COVID-19 Guidance from Administrative Court and ALBA

Oct 14, 2020

The Administrative Court Office has issued updated Guidance regarding the procedures which must be followed during the current COVID-19 shutdown. This may be viewed here. The Court has also issued updated guidance on fees, which may be viewed here. The Court has also...

ALBA statement regarding events of the last week

Jun 5, 2020

ALBA joins the Bar Council in expressing its deep concern at events in Minneapolis and elsewhere that exemplify systemic racism and violence against black people. Excessive use of force offends the rule of law. It is imperative that all people are treated equally and...

ALBA Remote Hearing Guidance

May 4, 2020

The conduct of hearings by video-link or telephone (“remote hearings”) can pose particular challenges for advocates. ALBA has prepared a set of recommendations to assist advocates properly to prepare for, and effectively participate in, such hearings in public law...

Message from the Bar Pro Bono Unit

Mar 8, 2017

Please see below a message from the Bar Pro Bono Unit, which you may wish to bear in mind when completing the ATP process this month. We are now in the Authorisation to Practice (AtP) period and you have the opportunity to donate £30 to the Bar Pro Bono Unit. In 2016...