Welcome to PIBA
PIBA is the specialist bar association for barristers who practise in the field of personal injuries.
The aims of PIBA are to provide a forum for discussion on matters of common concern and interest to our members; to ascertain and represent the views of members on matters affecting their professional interests; and to further the study, understanding and development of the law relating to personal injuries. Please contact Jo Davies, PIBA Administrator for further information. You can also follow us on Twitter (@PIBarAssoc).
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Chair’s Update – 01.03.19
Block listing
1. Darryl Allen QC & Derek Sweeting QC have met members of the HMCTS London (Civil) management team to discuss listing practices in the London County Courts, in particular block listing, last minute cancellation of trials and adjournment of trials. It was agreed that HMCTS would investigate listing practices in those Courts with a view to gathering data and information to improve listing. They are due to meet again in March and we will report further when we know more.
2. Derek Sweeting QC has secured Bar Council funding for an independent study of listing practices and their effects upon the administration of justice.
Flexible Operating Hours [“FOH”]
3. Sarah Crowther QC is representing PIBA on the HMCTS FOH Evaluation Advisory Committee, the next meeting of which is on 05.03.19.
4. Richard Whitehall is representing PIBA on the Manchester FOH Pilot Stakeholder Committee, the first meeting of which was on 28.02.19.
5. Steps are being taken to secure representation for PIBA on the Brentford pilot.
Ethics
6. Stephen Kenny QC and Charlotte Reynolds, members of the Bar Council Ethics Committee, spoke at the PIBA London Winter Conference on ethical issues for personal injury practitioners. Their power point presentation has been placed on the PIBA website and can be accessed here (you will need to be logged into the website). Charlotte and Derek Sweeting QC will be giving an ethics lecture at the Annual conference in Oxford when these issues can be discussed further.
Swift v. Carpenter
7. PIBA is hoping to intervene in the Roberts v Johnstone appeal in Swift v Carpenter. PIBA knows no more about the date of the appeal beyond what is stated on the Court of Appeal case tracker – namely that it has a hearing date of “by 31 July 2019”
As ever, if you have any information or questions you wish to bring to the attention of the EC, please contact your Circuit Rep or any office holder on the EC.
Yours,
Darryl Allen QC
PIBA Chair
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Wellbeing at the Bar
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Latest News
Chair’s Update – 01.03.19
Mar 01, 2019 Block listing 1. Darryl Allen QC & Derek Sweeting QC have met members of the HMCTS London (Civil) management...... read more→
Message from the Chair regarding Flexible Operating Hours
Nov 19, 2018 HMCTS has announced its intention to proceed with two flexible operating hours pilots: one for civil work in Brentford and...... read more→
Wellbeing at the Bar
Oct 15, 2016 PIBA supports the Bar Council "Wellbeing at the Bar" initiative. Click the banner below for more details. ...... read more→
Upcoming Events
Annual Conference 2019
Mar 22, 2019 The Annual Conference 2019 will take place from the evening of 22 March 2019 to lunchtime on 24 March...... find out more→
London Seminar: Advocacy before the QB Master in Mesothelioma and other Disease claims: some hints, tips, do’s and don’ts
May 02, 2019 Title: “Advocacy before the QB Master in Mesothelioma and other Disease claims: some hints, tips, do’s and don’ts” Speaker:...... find out more→
London Seminar: Costs – tips, hints and pitfalls to avoid
May 23, 2019 Title: “Costs – tips, hints and pitfalls to avoid” Speakers: Sarah Lambert QC (1 Crown Office Row) and Judith Ayling...... find out more→