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21 January 2026
Issue: 8146 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Harassment
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Anti-bullying tsar appointed following Harman recommendations

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.

Issue: 8146 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Harassment
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

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A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

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