barrister
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The mother's barrister Elisabeth Traugott called on the judge to step back from the case because his remarks "aligned" with earlier comments.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
"These senior NHS leaders - both at NUH and in the regional team - need to be questioned in court by a barrister with witnesses, with evidence," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Her role in this case is completely different to anyone else's," said the barrister, explaining that she happened to be in Talbot Green because "she thought she was being taken on a trip to Cardiff".
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Ginova's barrister, Ignatius Hughes KC, said a report from social services described her as "vulnerable" and that she had been exploited.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Duma Nokwe, the young and good-natured barrister who was then national secretary of the Youth League, was among them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland are now due to return to covering legal aid funded Crown Court cases after coming to an agreement in their dispute over fees earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Hair strand tests can play a central part in Family Court hearings to decide whether children should go into care, but some barristers have raised concerns over how the tests are presented and interpreted.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
During the closing stages of the first trial, Mr Justice Johnson issued detailed directions to barristers over their closing speeches to the jury.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Opening a three-day defence of the home secretary's proscription of the group, barristers told the Court of Appeal on Tuesday that overturning it would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“One of those white wigs that British barristers plop on top of their heads when they are trying a case.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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