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barrister

[bar-uh-ster] / ˈbær ə stər /


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"The only proper remedy is... the order for a re-trial," Patterson's barrister Richard Edney said.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Patterson's barrister Richard Edney said this "catastrophic" situation had "undermined the integrity of the verdicts and requires the quashing of the convictions".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

"He is unable to recall any event that would have caused such injuries but accepts that some such event must have occurred," the barrister continued.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Travelodge said it had commissioned an independent review led by a barrister "to examine our room access security policies and escalation procedures".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

I learned an eclectic smattering of Commonwealth law from a traveling barrister too drunk or too pompous to realize he was lecturing an eight-year-old.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.

From BBC Jul. 29, 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

They sit with two side members who are sports lawyers, barristers or mediators.

From BBC May 13, 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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