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barrister

[bar-uh-ster] / ˈbær ə stər /


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It also reports that Russell Brand's barrister "tried to have his case thrown out" by accusing journalists who exposed the comedian of criminality.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

The barrister said it was "published without a single journalist ever speaking to Mr Brand about it other than to protect their defamation risk... protect their right to reply after the programme had been made".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

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

In relation to Mariano, a prosecuting barrister said she had a lead role in the offending and there was evidence that £174,000 passed between the accounts of the two defendants.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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

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

As part of the High Court trial in London, barristers for the car owners cited a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

From BBC ● May 19, 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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