barrister
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The men also allegedly had a "briefing sheet" on a barrister, Jonathan Turner, who was a founding member of a group called UK Lawyers for Israel.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The barrister said an expert report outlined that this "language deficit" had led to difficulties and impacted his "understanding of societal norms and morals".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Gareth Ritter, 44, of Bryngwyn, in Monmouthshire, was in the middle of giving evidence in his defence when his barrister asked for the charge to be put to him again.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
One of those detained was human rights barrister Margaret Owen, 94.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
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Andrew Thomas KC - chairman of the Criminal Bar Association, which represents barristers who work in crown and magistrates courts - said the profession was "delighted".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Despite being explicitly prevented from blaming any party for a death, hearings can often descend into a blame game, with barristers trying to save or sully an organisation's reputation.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
During a two-day hearing at the High Court earlier this week, barristers for the MoJ said the Parole Board had failed to assess Razzell's risk properly and called for the decision to be reversed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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
“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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