Agenda emerges from Neuberger’s access review as report set for Easter publication; the Bar Council lobbies for Legal Services Board independence; and Littleton Chambers names new chief executive. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest developments at the Bar
The Bar Council launched a major lobbying offensive last month (19 February), warning that the provisions in the Legal Services Bill relating to appointments to the new Legal Services Board will weaken the perceived independence of the profession as well as jeopardising its contribution to the UK economy.
