Role of Barristers Flashcards
1
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Prosecution Barrister
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works alongside CPS and police
2
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Defence Barrister
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Produce defence
3
Q
can specialize in such areas as..,.
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personal injury
commerical work
4
Q
can be used in…
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alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
mediation/conciliation
5
Q
can also advise on…
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appeals and drafting appeal papers.
6
Q
Direct access
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‘public access’ - can be contacted directly w/out solicitor
7
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Limited Advocacy Work
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e.g. tax or company law barristers rarely appear in court
8
Q
Cab Bank Rule
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Barristers cannot turn down case if in area they work or are free to deal w it.
9
Q
Employed Barristers
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can be employed by goverment: civil service, local or business.
CPS employs large amount to prosecute criminal cases.
10
Q
Queen’s Counsel
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- after 10 years
- around 10% are QC
- known as ‘taking silk’
11
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A QC member can…
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- take more high profile cases
- charge more
- have junior barristers assist them
