barrister

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To the obvious fury of the judge, the prince's stubborn barrister David Sherborne often tested the boundaries of that decision.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

During the sentencing hearing, the court was read a number of statements from the victims' parents by prosecuting barrister Virginia Cornwall.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Under cross-examination from Adams' barrister, James Robottom, Kemp said he believed Sinn Féin and the IRA had "worked hand in glove".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The barrister said: "Mr Barton has now accepted that his campaign against Ms Aluko amounted to harassment and that he should not have made the publications."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Let me make this promise, Vivian. If you become a barrister, I shall buy you your peruke.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg