Resources
Protocols
Good Practice Memorandum 4: The use of ADR in Planning Court Litigation
These papers have been reviewed by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) who endorse its contents as relevant in Wales.
Consultations
PEBA Representations on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
PEBA’s response to the Government’s consultation on compulsory purchase: compensation reforms
PEBA’s response to the consultation on the accelerated planning system
PEBA’s response to the consultation on amendments to the National Policy Framework
PEBA’s Response to the BSB’s Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Equality Rules
PEBA’s Response to the Consultation on Judicial Review and NSIPs
PEBA Response to Law Commission Consultation Paper 267 on Compulsory Purchase
PEBA’s response to the consultation on amendments to the national planning policy framework
Equality and Diversity
PEBA Target Setting Workshop 09.10.23
Professional Development
Continuing professional development guidance
Good Conduct at Planning Inquiries – Thoughts from the Bar and Inspectorate (Video)
Bullying, Harassment or Discrimination
The Bar Council has a number of resources which are provided to assist those who have experienced harassment or bullying. The Bar Council’s ‘Helplines and enquiry services’ can be found here. The services provided include:
- Talk to Spot – Talk to Spot is an online tool which allows the profession to confidentially report instances of bullying, harassment and discrimination.
- Pupil’s Helpline – The Pupil’s Helpline is a helpline which provides confidential advice and support to those undertaking pupillage. It puts pupils in touch with an experienced and independent barrister to assist with problems which are encountered during pupillage.
- Equality and Diversity helpline – The Equality and Diversity helpline is a confidential helpline which provides support and advice to barristers and chambers staff about any equality and diversity, parental leave or bullying and harassment issue.
- Assistance Programme – The Assistance Programme offers confidential help and support to everyone working in and around the Bar. The programme is run by Health Assured and is part of the ‘Wellbeing at the Bar’ programme