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Barristers details stolen
A laptop and 4 computer drives were stolen during a break-in at the Bar Council offices. They contained information on 17,000 barristers, including some home addresses and bank details. Also stolen were details of hundreds of witnesses and people who have complained about barristers.
Although the computers were security protected, the details could be unlocked and dangerous in the wrong hands. The Bar Council, the professional body for barristers, has written to everyone concerned to alert them to the theft, and has set up a helpline 0207 611 1418 for anyone with questions about the thefts
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