21 January 2026
The Bar Council has appointed former Culture Secretary Dame Maria Miller as its inaugural Commissioner for Conduct, tasked with responsibility for eradicating bullying, harassment and sexual harassment from the Bar
Creating the post was one of Baroness Harriet Harman KC’s 36 recommendations when she produced her independent review on bullying last year.
Dame Maria, who starts in post this month, said she was ‘honoured’ to accept the role, in which she will triage and handle bullying and harassment reports, develop best practice policies and training, liaise with the judiciary and provide confidential support.
