General Council of the Bar
| Formation | 1894 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Representative body for barristers in England and Wales |
Chair | Barbara Mills KC |
Vice Chair | Kirsty Brimelow KC |
| Website | https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/ |
The General Council of the Bar, commonly known as the Bar Council, is the representative body for barristers in England and Wales. Established in 1894, the Bar Council is the "approved regulator" of barristers, but delegates its regulatory function to the independent Bar Standards Board. As the lead representative body for barristers in England and Wales, the Bar Council’s work is devoted to ensuring the Bar’s voice is heard, efficiently and effectively, and with the interests of the Bar (and the public interest) as its focus.
The Chair in 2025 is Barbara Mills KC.