Last week, former Criminal Bar Association chair Jo Sidhu KC was disbarred for sexual misconduct in relation to a woman in her 20s whom he was mentoring during a mini-pupillage in 2018.
Barbara Mills KC, chair of the Bar Council, said: ‘I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward, especially to report sexual misconduct.
‘The Bar Council strongly encourages anyone who experiences or witnesses discrimination, harassment, bullying, or any other forms of inappropriate behaviour, to report these incidents if they feel able to.’
Former MP, Baroness Harriet Harman is currently leading an independent review on the issue, due to report in June.
Concerns can be raised anonymously and entirely confidentially through the Talk to Spot app, or by calling the assistance programme.
