barristers

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During the closing stages of the first trial, Mr Justice Johnson issued detailed directions to barristers over their closing speeches to the jury.

From BBC • May 12, 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

They claimed that a crisis had developed in the justice system due to the low rates of pay, with younger barristers refusing to take on legal aid cases.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

She also thanked barristers and the police for their work, as well as Jensen-Lee's family who have sat through the trial.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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