2. General matters

Question 1

Who does the BSB handbook apply to?

Answer 1

All barristers (i.e practising barristers, pupils, and unregistered barristers)

European lawyers registered as such by the BSB and by an Inn but only in connection with professional work in E+W

Bodies authorised/licensed (BSB entitites)

Individuals authorised to provide reserved legal activities where employed by a BSB authorised person

All managers of BSB entities

Owners of a BSB entity, where applicable

In regards to disqualification from relevant activities, any non-authorised individuals employed by a BSB person

Re section on call, individuals who wish to be called to the Bar

Question 2

If pupil of an employed barrister (non-authorised body), or of a manger/employee of a BSB entity, or of a manger/employee of an authorised (non-BSB) entity, or spending a period of external training with a BSB entity or authorised (non-BSB entity), how will the handbook apply to you?

Answer 2

As if you were an employee of the barrister or body concerned.

Question 3

What should the barrister consider when considering whether to give media comment?

Answer 3

CD2

CD3 and 4

CD5

CD6