Important and timely new guidance on barristers' social media use from @barstandards legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/ba…
(I can't find the guidance itself yet, will post when I have a link)
(I can't find the guidance itself yet, will post when I have a link)
@barstandards "comments designed to “demean or insult” were likely to diminish public trust and confidence in the profession"
“It is also advisable to avoid getting drawn into heated debates or arguments"
“It is also advisable to avoid getting drawn into heated debates or arguments"
@barstandards Here is the full guidance barstandardsboard.org.uk/uploads/assets… (thank you @JasonBraier)
@barstandards @JasonBraier This seems like good advice, though perhaps not that well expressed - I think what is being said here is that 'heated' debates can lead to barristers losing sight of their professional responsibilities. Perhaps 'heated' is not the right word. I would think 'angry' or 'aggressive'
