Bar Of Northern Ireland

The Bar of Northern Ireland has signed a joint statement alongside the Law Society of Northern Ireland, the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council of England and Wales, among others, condemning US sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The statement

The Bar Council and the Law Society of Northern Ireland welcomed a delegation of six Ukrainian judges to the Inn of Court last week as part of a visit to the jurisdiction organised by Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI). The delegation was led by the Chief Justice (President of the Supreme Court)

Denise Kiley KC, chair of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland, has condemned remarks made by David Davis during the House of Commons debate on amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Mr Davis, speaking in favour of a legacy commission, referred to coroner’s inquests in Northern

In light of commentary regarding high profile cases before the courts in recent weeks, the Council of the Bar of Northern Ireland has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the cab rank rule and the essential role performed by the independent referral Bar in delivering access to justice fo

The charity committee of the Bar of Northern Ireland have launched its inaugural “Voices for Good” Public Speaking Competition and invite school-aged students from Primary 5 through to A Level age to participate. The competition provides an opportunity for young people to speak inside a

The Bar of Northern Ireland provided oral evidence yesterday to the Justice Committee on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill.

On Monday 7 September 2026 21 pupil barristers were called to the Bar of Northern Ireland.  The pupil barristers will now undertake 12 months of vocational training under the guidance of a qualified pupil master. The pupil masters are qualified barristers who undertake this mentorship on an ent

The chair of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland Denise Kiley KC has extended her congratulations to Fiona Doherty KC and Moira Smyth KC who were sworn into office as High Court judges on Friday. Ms Kiley KC said: “On behalf of the Bar, I offer my warmest congratulations to Fiona and Moira on

Denise Kiley KC is the new chair of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland. She commences her two year term today succeeding Donal Lunny KC who took up the role in September 2024. Ms Kiley served as vice-chair of the Bar Council during the previous two legal years and sat on various committees includin

The Bar of Northern Ireland has partnered with local digital agency, Eyekiller, to produce a new website which includes a searchable barrister directory.

The Belfast Solicitors' Association (BSA) has secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Bar of Northern Ireland in the legal profession's twice-yearly football match-up.

Solicitors and barristers north and south of the border have taken part in events to mark International Women's Day, which took place on Sunday. The Bar of Ireland hosted its 11th International Women's Day celebration at the King's Inns on Thursday 5 March, run in association with the Bar's equality

A new series of events jointly hosted by the Office of the Lady Chief Justice and the Bar of Northern Ireland is to share perspectives on the rule of law. Beginning this week, the series will explore how the rule of law can be engaged in real world issues including economic growth and stability, imm

The Bar of Northern Ireland has unveiled a new display marking the opening for signatures of the new Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer. The large visual design piece at the Bar Library building on Chichester Street has been installed just as both the UK and I

The Bar of Northern Ireland has said it is "resolute" in its support for American lawyers targeted by Donald Trump's administration. Legal bodies around the world have issued statements of solidarity with lawyers, law firms and the American Bar Association (ABA) in recent weeks.