PAPER 1 LEGAL PERSONNEL BARRISTER

Question 1

How are barristers usually employed?

Answer 1

Self employed

Question 2

Who do barristers share chambers with?

Answer 2

Other barristers and share a clerk.

Question 3

What are barristers considered?

Answer 3

Advocacy specialists

Question 4

What do barristers work under?

Answer 4

The cab rank rule (can’t turn down a case in their specialism)

Question 5

What rights do barristers have in criminal courts?

Answer 5

Right of audience

Question 6

What is the right of audience subject to?

Answer 6

Accreditation under the quality assurance scheme for advocates

Question 7

What does a barristers work include?

Answer 7

Advising solicitors on a cases chance of success and negotiating settlements

Question 8

Who are barristers regulated by?

Answer 8

The bar standards board

Question 9

What is the purpose of The bar standards board?

Answer 9

To regulate barristers and their professional practice

Question 10

The bar standards board make sure that barristers adhere to the principles set out in what and discipline what?

Answer 10

The boards code of conduct
And can discipline any breaches in code

Question 11

If a matter needs to be referred to the disciplinary tribunal what powers does it have?

Answer 11

Power to fine up to £50,000, issue a written reprimand, make the barrister complete further development training, suspend barrister for up to 12 months