In June 2023, the BSB issued a consultation document seeking views on proposed changes which would widen the powers of the BSB and of Disciplinary Tribunals to protect the public by restricting or suspending a barrister’s ability to practise on an interim basis.
Today, the BSB has published a summary of responses to the consultation, and the BSB’s response. The four respondents agreed with the BSB’s rationale for the changes and the proposed rules changes, and their suggested amendments have been adopted in the new rules.
Following approval from the BSB Board, we have therefore decided to proceed with the following rule changes, subject to approval by the Legal Services Board:
Giving the Disciplinary Tribunal the power to impose interim restrictions on a barrister’s practising certificate...
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