queens council Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of practicing barristers are QCs
A
10%
2
Q
when was the new system for appointment of QCs introduced
A
2004
3
Q
what fees must lawyers pay to become silks
A
to apply, they must pay a £2,160 fee
if successful, on appointment they must pay a further fee of £3600
4
Q
how are QCs selected
A
references will be sought and an interview will take place, recommendations will be made to the lord chancellor
5
Q
what is a benefit of the new QC system
A
more women and ethnic minorities are being appointed
6
Q
what percentage of barristers are women and of ethnic minority
A
women= 15%
ethnic minority= 6.5%
