barrister
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Albadri had spent the morning "trying to get help" to access housing, his defence barrister told the court.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The barrister said when it came to his client it was a question of "age, vulnerability and cognitive ability".
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
"Our barrister said in court there had been none shown."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not succumbed to the imminence of litigation in our previous epistle be advised that we are in consultation with our barrister above in Dublin.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
The court will hear legal submissions later on Friday from barristers for the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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
The MoD is defending the legal bid, with its barristers telling the court that the claim has been brought too late.
From BBC ● Jul. 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
“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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