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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Barrister cleared of misconduct after criticising 'boys' club' attitude in legal profession

Charlotte Proudman arrives at 9 Gray’s Inn Square, London, before the misconduct hearing
Charlotte Proudman arrives at 9 Gray’s Inn Square, London, before the misconduct hearing. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

A barrister has attacked misogyny in the legal profession after a misconduct case brought against her for calling out a “boys’ club” attitude was thrown out.

Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law and is also a women’s rights campaigner, had faced a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal over a Twitter thread criticising a ruling in a case she worked on.

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