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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Our briefing to MPs on the Courts and Tribunals Bill as it is debated today at Report stage. www.barcouncil.org.uk/static/0615a...

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Arranging your diary for autumn? Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC has a date for your calendar. Join this year's Bar Conference on Saturday 14 November. For more on the programme, speakers and ticket options ➡️ bit.ly/4wPl935 @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Speaking at an event in Sheffield today, the new Prime Minister said he wants to “look in detail” at the proposals - but that his instincts are “not to reduce access to jury trial”. Our Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC has responded to the news➡️ bit.ly/4wxWRdV @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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Bar Council Chair welcomes indication Andy Burnham may scrap plans to reduce jury trials

The PM said his instincts are "not to reduce access to jury trial"

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Writing in @theguardian.com, Chair of the Bar Council @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social explains why we're making the case for the minimum age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales to be increased from 10 to 14. ➡️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The usual erudite and thoughtful questions from @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social Always a pleasure to discuss law (and a little bit of politics) with him. #justiceneedsjuries

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The usual erudite and thoughtful questions from @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social Always a pleasure to discuss law (and a little bit of politics) with him. #justiceneedsjuries

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

As a barrister working in criminal justice over 30 years and as a consultant to UNICEF for over 15 years, it was clear that we need to review the minimum age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales. We have concluded that it is too young and recommend that it is increased to 14.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Last week our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social had a very constructive meeting with Sir Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, covering violence against women & girls (including abuse through harmful practices), rape and serious sexual offence (RASSO) cases, delays pre-court and AI.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

As a proud trustee of @wwf.org.uk I add my thanks to #sirdavidattenborough What a life! What a century! Happy Birthday, Sir David.

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday, #SirDavidAttenborough. 🎉 Thank you for a lifetime spent helping us see, understand and care for this wonderful world we all call home. 🌍

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Chair of the Bar, @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social gives opening remarks at today's Ukraine law day. She explains the importance of our cross-border collaboration 4 years on from the start of the conflict.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This letter and its more than 3,000 signatories demonstrate the unequivocal principled and practical opposition to the restriction of jury trials from not only the Bar, but the legal profession as a whole... #justiceneedsjuries

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This excellent guide demystifies terms/ acronyms. Climate literacy is essential. How else for informed conversations? I am encouraging the Bar - across all jurisdictions- to engage/further engage.Estelle Dehon KC is co-chair of the Bar Council’s Nature and Climate panel. @thebarcouncil.bsky.social #

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Estelle Dehon KC @estelledehon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My first post in ages & on Earth Day! I'm celebrating with @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social at the launch of the Climate Guide 🎉 Two ways to join: 🌍 In person @cornerstonebarristers.com from 5pm (we still have spaces, sign up here lnkd.in/eS6YPVsQ) 🌏 Online from 5:20pm (register here lnkd.in/euqhH52w)

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social welcomes to Jim Morris CB DSO as our new Chief Executive his first #BarCouncil meeting tonight! www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

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Bar Council announces new Chief Executive to join in March 2026

Jim Morris CB DSO will take over from Malcolm Cree CBE in March 2026

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social highlights #BarCouncil plans for the upcoming London International Disputes Week - we've got two panel events planned, you can find out more via our website www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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London International Disputes Week

We’re pleased to announce our plans for this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW).

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Both @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social and new #BarCouncil CEO Jim Morris welcome Dame Maria Miller as the Bar Commissioner for Conduct www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

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Commissioner for Conduct

Meet the Bar's Commissioner for Conduct, Dame Maria Miller DBE

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social encourages colleagues to stand for #BarCouncil elections and to get involved!

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

This aft our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social was kindly hosted by Magdalen Chambers, Exeter. We shared updates on our work from regulation to bullying & harassment to juries. It was great to visit a thriving mixed set to hear what more we can do to engage with barristers on the Western Circuit.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Today our Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC will be out on the Western Circuit to speak with barristers and chambers professionals but first on the agenda is a stop at this year's conference of the Association of Law Teachers. Kirsty opened with a keynote address on freedom, law, power and social justice.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Chair of the Bar Kirsty Brimelow KC opens the #BarCouncil meeting with "record attendance" online and in person, as Sir Brian Leveson is our guest speaker tonight.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Watch our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social explain to MPs why the government needs to focus on what's really causing delays in rape and sexual offence cases. The Bar knows operationally what works - and what doesn't - because barristers are in court every day. #JusticeNeedsJuries

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CourtWatch @courtwatchproject.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Thanks to all who came to our event on Tuesday to mark the launch of our new report. A special thank you to our panel @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social, Rosemin Najmudin & Barbara Bond. 🔗Read the report on treatment of defendants in London magistrates' courts: www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...

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Laurie Dunkin Wedd @ldw1.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Brilliant interview with @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social just now. She confirms that it’s not juries that delay justice, and agrees with me that the jury is the only bit that works. NB: Majority of delay in rape cases is investigation. 👏👏👏 bsky.app/profile/ldw1...

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

It's silks day! Huge congratulations to all the barristers and clerks celebrating today. Chair of the Bar Kirsty Brimelow KC attended the ceremony at Westminster Hall to celebrate with all those being sworn in as King's Counsel by the Lord Chancellor. @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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Charlotte Nichols MP @charlotte2153.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This was the hardest speech I've ever made, speaking about my own experiences of our justice system in opposition to my own party's proposals on courts. Very grateful for all of the gentle and kind responses, and hope I have given a voice to other survivors who feel as I do without my platform.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Fantastic first day on our visit to the Northern Circuit hosted by Circuit Leader Samantha Hillas KC and Circuit Junior Isabella Denn-White. In the morning Chair of the Bar Kirsty Brimelow KC met with HHJ Wood, Designated Civil Judge for Cheshire and Merseyside.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Barristers repeatedly tell us that significant delays are caused by the late delivery of individuals in custody to the court room. If you experience a delay, please tell us about it so we can demonstrate the impact to HMCTS and the Ministry of Justice: bit.ly/4lcqkoX

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Day 2 on our excellent Northern Circuit visit - today we were in Preston, kindly hosted by Julie Taylor at 15 Winckley Square Chambers. Chair of the Bar @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social and Chair of the Young Barristers' Committee Amelia Clegg met with senior judges at Preston Combined Court.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Bar Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC hits out at Labour’s plans to reform jury trials, warning they won’t stop the court backlogs and undermine the safeguards built over hundreds of years. Read more in The Telegraph today www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202... @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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South Eastern Circuit @southeastcircuit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

If you are a Head of Chambers please circulate these links to your members and encourage engagement of all levels. @cdkc.bsky.social, Leader of the South Eastern Circuit @thecriminalbar.bsky.social @thebarcouncil.bsky.social @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Legal professionals - you still have time to sign our open letter to the Prime Minister on jury reforms. We’re planning to send the letter to the PM soon - you have until Sunday 1 March to add your signature. Sign your name now: www.barcouncil.org.uk/media-campai... Thank you. #JusticeNeedsJuries

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Open letter to the Prime Minister

Teaser text for Justice for juries.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Calling all legal professionals to sign the letter to the Prime Minister.⬇️ In opposition to reducing jury trials. In support of reducing delays and lifting the criminal justice system out of crisis. #justiceneedsjuries

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reducing the 80,000 backlog of cases needs action now - not 2027/2028 as is the necessity of primary legislation to reduce jury trials. Previously I’ve referred to IFG findings:a single Judge trial will save less than 2% of court time (if estimate of a Judge only trial being 20% quicker is correct)

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today Chair of the Bar Council, Kirsty Brimelow KC, met with Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy MP, and Justice Minister Sarah Sackman MP. They discussed the justice system, criminal court reform proposals and the workforce. @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social promises an energetic year ahead and welcomes new members to #BarCouncil including new Commissioner for Conduct Dame Maria Miller - read more about Dame Maria and her new role: www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

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Commissioner for Conduct

Meet the Bar's Commissioner for Conduct, Dame Maria Miller DBE

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Eleena Misra KC @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Good morning indeed! We are in full flow and our Chair is outlining the full programme of work being done for barristers. Note for diary: 14 November 2026 is Bar Conference! And a heads up from me as Chair of the Law Reform Committee is that our annual lecture will be held on 2 July. More to follow.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Chair KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social welcomes the appointment of Jim Morris CB DSO as the new #BarCouncil Chief Exec who will begin in March, taking over from Malcolm Cree CBE. Read more about Jim here: www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/bar...

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Bar Council announces new Chief Executive to join in March 2026

Jim Morris CB DSO will take over from Malcolm Cree CBE in March 2026

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

In her Chair's update, KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social highlights the busy work at the start of the year meeting government ministers & parliamentarians from all parties to discuss priorities inc juries, age of criminal resp, violence against women, legal aid, intl work & more #BarCouncil

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Chair KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social asks everyone to save the date for Bar Conference 2026 - Saturday 14 November. Register your interest to hear when tickets go on sale: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve... #BarCouncil

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Bar Conference 2026

Your opportunity to learn, network, and engage with your colleagues from across the profession.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social visited Brussels recently. A political declaration on the ECHR is due in May through the Steering Committee for Human Rights (CDDH). The Chair is also visiting India in February to promote the Bar of E&W. #BarCouncil

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Ahead of the annual authorisation to practise process in Feb/March, Chair KBKC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social encourages everyone to support the work of the #BarCouncil through the Bar Representation Fee (BRF). Find out more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/bar-re...

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Bar Representation Fee (BRF)

With your support we can do more to champion access to justice and give the Bar a stronger voice. Subscribe and get exclusive money-saving benefits

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Good morning from a drizzly London for our first #BarCouncil meeting of 2026. Chair of the Bar @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social welcomes everyone to the meeting. We’ll be sharing highlights and key points in this 🧵

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Kirsty Brimelow KC @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

30 January -MPs went to court.I was delighted to head up the Leeds Crown Court visit. MPs heard from barristers about reasons for delays and how to fix them. Reducing jury trials is not a reason nor a solution. Pictured: Alec Shelbrooke (Con) Anna Dixon (Lab) Fabian Hamilton also attended.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Chair of the Bar Council, Kirsty Brimelow KC met with Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP at Leeds Combined Court @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Kirsty Brimelow KC also met with MP Anna Dixon MP at Leeds Combined Court @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The Bar Council of England and Wales extends a hand of support across the Atlantic to colleagues who are being targeted" says Kirsty Brimelow KC, offering support to US lawyers and to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer today. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4qw00I6 @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social

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Bar Council extends a hand of support to colleagues across the Atlantic

For this year's Day of the Endangered Lawyer the country focus is threats to the profession in the United States

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