The Bar Council and Bar Standards Board have set up a joint steering group to oversee the implementation of Harriet Harman’s recommendations to tackle bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar, published in September
It will also develop a protocol for reporting bullying and harassment.
Barbara Mills KC, chair of the Bar, a member of the steering group, said: ‘We have been delighted at the positive response to the launch of the Harman report and the widespread agreement and understanding that action must be taken.’
The Bar Council has published a guide to immediate action chambers can take.
