Episode 5 - Barristers, Solicitors, Bail Defence Barrister

Barristers and solicitors are the principal criminal lawyers in the criminal justice system. How do they work together and individually, what are the similarities and what sets them apart?

As Aidan, Bianca and Conor arrive at the Crown Court, they meet their barristers Gabriella Hadden for Aidan, Henry Irwin for Bianca, and Ivy Jewell for Conor.

It’s now time for the bail application in the Crown Court. What is the test for granting bail in standard criminal cases, and is the test any different for murder?

Hear the bail application take place and find out whether our three defendants are remanded in custody or on bail. And what is it that Conor says to Bianca at the end of this episode? It might just give you a taste of things to come.

For all three defendants, we march on towards trial.


Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Throughout this podcast I have referred to information and various pieces of legislation. Please refer to the links in the notes below to access this information yourself.

NOTES

Barristers -
Direct Access Barristers https://www.defence-barrister.co.uk/direct-public-access-barristers

Bail -
s.4 of the Bail Act 1976 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/63/section/4

Schedule 1 of the Bail Act 1976 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/63/schedule/1

s.51 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 - Witness Intimidation (s.51(1)) and Taking Revenge (s.51(2)) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/51

s.25 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 - No bail for defendants charged with or convicted of homicide or rape after previous conviction of such offences https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/25

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