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barrister

[bar-uh-ster] / ˈbær ə stər /


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Roxy had her own memorable moment on the show, when she clashed with crime writer and former barrister, Harriet Tyce, whose sights were – correctly – set on traitor Rachel Duffy.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Prosecuting barrister Lucy Organ asked him: "If you were really sick for work, how were you able to start your work at the Home Office?"

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

When questioned by Brand's barrister on why none of the people who may have seen what happened did not raise concerns, the woman said: "It was not the present-day environment."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The defence barrister also raised concerns about the impact that a custodial sentence for Mariano could have on her family.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

To that end, we retained William Aron-sohn, as instructing attorney or barrister, who was head of one of the oldest law firms in Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

One of the central arguments from the defence barristers in the case was there was no sign of coercion of the women in these cases.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The court will hear legal submissions later on Friday from barristers for the BBC.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

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

The second phase - which has not been fully reported until now - saw the judge set out a lengthy and legally complex reasoning for the court record so that barristers could understand his thinking.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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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