Anti-Bullying, Unlawful Harassment & Sexual Harassment Training for the Bar

The Harman Review Changed the Risk Landscape of the Bar - Has Your Chambers Responded Yet?

  • Bar-specific online training aligned with the post-Harman expectations of the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board
  • Dedicated training for barristers & pupils, Chambers employees & workers
  • 120 minutes of qualifying CPD for practising barristers

Anti-Bullying, Unlawful Harassment & Sexual Harassment Training for the Bar

The Harman Review Changed the Risk Landscape of the Bar - Has Your Chambers Responded Yet?

  • Bar-specific online training aligned with the post-Harman expectations of the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board
  • Dedicated training for barristers & pupils, Chambers employees & workers
  • 120 minutes of qualifying CPD for practising barristers

Courses designed exclusively for the Bar of England & Wales

Modular online courses for:
  • Self‑employed barristers, tenants, door tenants & squatters
  • Employed barristers
  • Pupils undergoing their final training
  • Chambers personnel: Directors, Office/Practice Managers, Clerks, Support Officers & Administrative Staff
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Upholding Standards at the Bar:

It’s Time for Chambers to mandate Anti‑Bullying, Unlawful Harassment & Sexual Harassment Training

The 2025 Harman Review was not a recommendation for reflection - it was a call for immediate profession-wide action. 
There is a new regulatory landscape for those who work in and around the Bar:

The Bar Council expects Chambers to confront entrenched hierarchies, end bullying & harassment and drive systemic cultural change.

The Bar Standards Board expects Chambers to take proactive preventative steps - not simply to react to complaints.

Training is not longer optional.  It is an essential part of regulatory risk management

Chambers must act promptly to:
Avoid regulatory exposure by evidencing structured training that prevents bullying, unlawful harassment & sexual harassment
Avoid regulatory investigations, formal findings, mandatory undertakings and increased scrutiny of leadership.
Avoid loss of the "all reasonable steps" defence in Employment Tribunals - who will ask:
   - Was training recent?
   - Was it was tailored to the Bar?
   - Did it address third-party harassment?
   - Was it embedded across all relevant roles? 
Avoid reputation & recruitment risk - Chambers that fail to respond to the risk of bullying & unlawful harassment risk being perceived as culturally unsafe.

If a complaint of bullying or harassment were made next week, could your Chambers demonstrate decisive preventative action? 

If the answer is uncertain ... the time to act is now.

3-in-1 Bar-specific training that provides:

  • Strong evidence of compliance with Bar Council & BSB guidance
  • Explicit reference to relevant BSB Core Duties & Conduct Rules
  • Training on 'serious misconduct' reporting obligations
  • Explicit reference to policies on intimate relationships between members/employees and pupils, mini‑pupils, students or others on any type of work experience
  • Strong evidence Chambers/employers have taken proactive steps to prevent third‑party sexual harassment and third‑party harassment related to protected characteristics
  • Strong evidence Chambers/employers have taken “all reasonable steps” to prevent discrimination including harassment — a key Employment Tribunal defence
  • Clear explanations of complaints reporting pathways including "Talk to Spot"
  • High quality consistent training across all categories of learners 
  • Learning management system dashboard for course completion tracking & certificates
  • 120 minutes of high quality CPD


Wdidi training delivers practical tools for recognising and addressing inappropriate behaviour and improving workplace culture.

Training that builds learner confidence in handling bullying and harassment from clients, colleagues and third parties.

Outstanding best-in-class training for those who work in and around the Bar of England & Wales 

Learning programmes

Training aligned with the Harman Review

Training that reflects the Review’s call for clearer, more consistent standards across the profession:
  • Understanding the behaviour that may constitute bullying or harassment
  • Recognising when “banter” crosses the line
  • Clarifying that conduct at work‑related social events is covered
  • Knowing when and how to raise concerns about professional clients or members of other Chambers

Training tailored to the realities of the Bar

Training for the different professional obligations that apply to self‑employed barristers, employed barristers, pupils and Chambers staff. 

Each module explains regulatory responsibilities, workplace expectations and the serious professional and personal consequences of bullying and harassment — all in clear, practical terms.

Training that supports the Bar’s Regulatory Framework

  • Highlights confidential support from the Bar Council’s Diversity & Equality Team
  • Demonstrates the purpose and use of the Bar Council’s 'Talk to Spot' anonymous recording and reporting tool
  • Signposts the full range of Bar Council resources for barristers and Chambers professionals
  • Meets BSB guidance that those in senior or supervisory roles should receive training on maintaining a harassment‑free working environment
  • Supports the Bar Standards Board Core Duties, Conduct Rules & Equality Rules
  • Provides clear guidance on raising concerns directly with the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office
  • Explains the BSB’s complaints and reporting mechanisms

Our flexible pricing options make it simple to choose the best approach for you and your Chambers

Barristers
& Pupils

Bar-specific, compliance ready, regulator aware training

From £95.95
per person

Chambers employees
& workers

Essential Harman, Bar Council & BSB compliant training

From £95.95
per person

Straightforward Delivery 

It's easy to bulk purchase & auto enrol learners i.e. Chambers employees.  All we need is their first name, last name and email address.

Or require self-enrolment i.e. by members and pupils.  Simply ask them to produce their training completion Certificate for proof of study.

Progress reporting can be provided (subjet to terms and GDPR).

Bespoke Training 

Training specifically for the Bar.

Role-specific modules for barristers, pupils (and their supervisors) and Chambers personnel. Fully aligned with the Harman Review and regulatory expectations.

Realistic, scenario-based learning that recognises responsibilities across roles and seniority.


What Learners Can Expect

120 minutes high quality CPD for practising barristers

Engaging, scenario‑based, video training 

High‑quality, flexible online learning

Start, pause, and resume at any time

Interactive knowledge checks and quizzes

Personal login to a secure LMS platform

Dashboard showing progress and module completion

Time‑stamped course completion certificate

Why choose Wdidi for your Bar training? 

Wdidi stands for What Do I Do If?  We help learners find their way through complex situations,
in ways that offer both learner and organisational protection

Expert Training on the Most Challenging Issues

Wdidi only focuses on the people issues likely to cause the highest-risk, highest-cost organisational risk. 

Our training solutions are developed by genuine experts in your field. You won't find Ai generated nonsense in our content - only pragmatic, problem solving content.

Reduce Organisational
Cost & Risk

Every Wdidi module is designed to reduce organisational cost & risk. 

We are confident our best-in-class courses will save you £££ thousands in compensation awards, legal fees and wasted management time.

Focussed Answers to
Challenging Questions

Most advisers tell you what to do - not how to do it. We dive right in, as if we standing at your shoulder, helping learners make the right choices and achieve better outcomes.

We identify the most challenging questions and offer real-world solutions.
Don't hesitate

Outstanding best-in-class training for those who work in and around the Bar of England & Wales 

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