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Bar Representation Committee 2026 election results announced

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Newly elected BRC members (top left to right): HHJ Andrew Holmes, Leo Graves, Umar Ali, Miranda Barnett, James Manning, Karen Kabweru-Namulemu, Ben Hamer.

Lincoln’s Inn is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Bar Representation Committee (BRC) elections. The successful candidates in each category were announced at the BRC AGM on Monday 9 November. The newly elected candidates’ terms will begin in January 2027.

The BRC represents members of Hall (members of the Inn who are not Benchers or students) and plays a key role in the governance of the Inn. Representatives sit on Bench Committees and contribute to discussions on issues ranging from education and scholarships to member services, events and the Inn’s strategic priorities ensuring that the views and interests of their fellow Hall members are represented.

This year’s election included, for the first time, a dedicated position for a salaried judge, helping to ensure that the perspectives of the judiciary are directly represented within the Committee’s work.

The newly elected representatives are:

  • Member of Hall with a current salaried judicial appointment in England and Wales: HHJ Andrew Holmes
  • Member of 7 years’ Call and under with a current practising certificate in England and Wales: Leo Graves
  • Member of over 7 years’ Call with a current practising certificate in England and Wales at the employed Bar: Umar Ali
  • Member with no current practising certificate in England and Wales: Miranda Barnett
  • Members of over 7 years’ Call with a current practising certificate in England and Wales at the self-employed Bar: James Manning, Karen Kabweru-Namulemu and Ben Hamer

The Inn would like to thank all candidates who stood for election and every member who took part in the ballot.

Get in touch with your representatives

You do not need to be a Committee member to engage with the BRC. Hall members can contact their representatives throughout the year at [email protected] to raise issues, share views or find out more about matters under discussion. Members can also request meeting minutes and attend the open section of BRC meetings as observers.

Find details of all current representatives on the Bar Representation Committee Members page.