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I am accused of a crime: should I choose a barrister or a solicitor advocate to represent me at court?

What is a barrister?

Barristers are specialist legal advisers and court room advocates, driven by their desire for, and training in, trial advocacy. Barristers have been providing expert advice and advocacy since the 13th century in the higher courts, namely the Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and House of Lords. A limited number of senior barristers with outstanding ability are appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) and are instructed in the most serious and complex cases, often leading a barrister who is not a QC (known as a ‘junior’).
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