The Judicial Advisory Group (JAG) has published its analysis of the responses to the fourth consultation.
JAG has made a number of changes to the scheme, in particular:
- it has extended the period for collection of judicial evaluation from 12 months to 24 months
- the number of pieces of judicial evaluation required to enter, progress and reaccredit has been harmonised across the scheme
- there are amended entry requirements for QCs. A level 4 QC has been introduced to differentiate QCs from other level 4 advocates
- phased implementation will remain the method of introduction of the scheme as it is a practical necessity given the numbers of advocates involved
- further work will be undertaken to ensure consistency of the rules for the single scheme across the three regulators
- the scope of appeals for decisions taken under the scheme has been standardised across the regulators
- the definition of 'criminal advocacy' has been reviewed to ensure it includes the necessary categories of criminal work
Contact the Bar Standards Board for more information.