Barristers Flashcards

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What are their main role? (Barrister)

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Advocacy and representation
Filling out paperwork
Drafting documents
Working alongside solicitors

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What is public access?

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They can be briefed by accountants and surveyors directly

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What is the cab rank rule?

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Barristers cannot turn down a case if they are free and able to take it

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What can the Kings Counsel do?

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Can take on more complicated and high profile cases

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What are the regulations for a barrister?

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Bar standards board regulate the bar
Can receive sanctions such as training, suspension, fines and disbar

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