Only two defencebarristers were present at the preliminary hearing.
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The defencebarrister stands up, and pointing to his client in the dock, makes this plea: 'The case against Mr X must be dismissed'.
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As a defencebarrister said, joint enterprise is the law but not natural justice.
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Definition of 'barrister'
barrister
(bærɪstəʳ)Explore 'barrister' in the dictionary
countable noun
In England and Wales, a barrister is a lawyer who represents clients in the higher courts of law. Compare solicitor.
Definition of 'defence'
defence
(dɪfens) (diːfens)Explore 'defence' in the dictionary
singular noun
The defence is the case that is presented by a lawyer in a trial for the person who has been accused of a crime. You can also refer to this person's lawyers as thedefence.