Bar Representation Committee

The BRC Election happens every year.  All members of Hall, who have opted into email correspondence from the Inn, are eligible to nominate themselves, and vote for candidates.

2024’s successful candidates were as follows:

Members of Hall of over 7 years Call with a current practising certificate in England and Wales at the employed Bar:

Chris Loweth

Members of Hall of over 7 years Call with a current practising certificate in England and Wales at the self-employed Bar:

Tariq Mahmood
Mark Watson
Cleon Catsambis

Members of Hall of 7 years Call and under with a current practising certificate in England and Wales:

Hannah Gilliland

Members of Hall with no current practising certificate in England and Wales (encompassing but not exclusively for overseas members):

Muhammad Chaudhary

Many congratulations to the successful candidates.

Rule for BRC Elections

In the past, we have received disturbing reports that candidates for election have been subject to intimidation by Inn members in an attempt to get them to withdraw their candidacy in favour of another person in the same category. The Inn takes very seriously any behaviour that is intended or likely to block participation in our elections or that goes beyond normal campaigning and attempts to improperly influence the outcome of elections. As a result, the Committee have adopted rules for future BRC elections, for both candidates standing and voters.

We invite all members to have the courage to report to the Inn any concerns about the conduct of candidates, their supporters or other members at [email protected] in order that such ignominious conduct can be stopped and prevented in future.  All reports will be examined, in confidence as far as possible and appropriate, and if determined to be well-founded may result in a number of measures, including but not limited to: exclusion from involvement in the Inn’s functions and activities and/or the Inn reporting the matter to the Bar Standards Board and other relevant regulatory authorities.

Individuals who feel that they have been subject to harassment or inappropriate conduct in connection with the activities of the Inn (or witnesses to the harassment of others) should also refer to the Inns of Court Anti-Harassment Policy. You can find further information on the Diversity and Inclusion webpage.

At least one representative from the Bar Representation Committee (BRC) sits on each of the Inn’s Bench Committees. This ensures that issues that affect bar members are being raised.

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) of all members of Hall usually takes place in mid-November. In addition, members of Hall are very welcome to attend* the open section of an ordinary Committee meeting to observe. Meetings are usually organised hybrid, both at the Inn and via Zoom. Alternatively, we are happy to provide copies of minutes of meetings on request. You can request a copy by emailing [email protected]

* ‘To attend’ means to observe, e.g. there is no right to participate and you may be asked to leave at any time. Prior booking is essential, so please reserve your place by emailing the BRC Secretary via [email protected]

Meetings normally start at 5:30 pm. They usually take place in the Ashworth Centre and via Zoom.

2025

-Tuesday 25 March
-Wednesday 7 May
-Wednesday 16 July
-Monday 3 November (AGM)
-Tuesday 18 November (Co-option discussion – remote)
-Tuesday 9 December (Christmas Drinks only)

The rules of Lincoln’s Inn Bar Representation Committee (BRC) can be found here. We have also adopted rules for BRC elections, for both candidates standing and voters. The election rules can be found here.