barrister

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A former barrister, Turner was elected as an MP in 2010 and served in the shadow cabinet of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Under cross-examination from Adams' barrister he said that Tuesday was the first time in his life he had ever been in the same room as the former Sinn Féin leader.

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

"At no stage, did you go to the police and say that you got that wrong," said the barrister.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He’s sitting opposite, a newcomer, an interloper—a retired barrister with a square jaw, pitted nose, and great floppy ears.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen