Barrister Cleared in Misconduct Case Demands Leadership Overhaul at Regulatory Body

Dr. Charlotte Proudman, exonerated over tweets criticizing a domestic abuse ruling, calls for resignations at the Bar Standards Board, citing systemic sexism and misuse of funds.

• Dr. Charlotte Proudman, a family law barrister, was cleared of misconduct charges related to a Twitter thread criticizing a judge's domestic abuse ruling as reflective of a 'boys' club.'
• The disciplinary tribunal ruled that her tweets were protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Act, affirming her right to freedom of expression.
• Proudman accused the Bar Standards Board of sexism, alleging the regulatory body pursued a 'malicious prosecution' while ignoring abusive behavior by male barristers.
• She criticized the Board for spending nearly £40,000 of barristers' funds on the case and called for the resignation of its director-general and chairwoman, citing a lack of understanding of gender equality.
• Proudman emphasized the need for systemic change in addressing institutional misogyny and sexism within the legal profession and judiciary.

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