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Barrister etiquette

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  • #52
    theAwakening
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    not intended to be a contraversial question, but, can people shed some light on what basis does the D.P.P. choose barristers to conduct prosecutions? is it based on their experience, or is it politics? do some barristers practice solely in prosecutions / defence work?


  • #53
    NoQuarter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,632 ✭✭✭NoQuarter


    theAwakening wrote: »
    not intended to be a contraversial question, but, can people shed some light on what basis does the D.P.P. choose barristers to conduct prosecutions? is it based on their experience, or is it politics? do some barristers practice solely in prosecutions / defence work?

    As far as I'm aware the DPP advertises positions within the department and usually look for Barristers with 7+ years of experience.


  • #54
    Brother Psychosis
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭Brother Psychosis


    theAwakening wrote: »
    not intended to be a contraversial question, but, can people shed some light on what basis does the D.P.P. choose barristers to conduct prosecutions? is it based on their experience, or is it politics? do some barristers practice solely in prosecutions / defence work?

    dublin (and i think cork, but not sure) have a panel which is used on some sort of rotational basis. in order to get on the panel, the vacancies are advertised by the DPP, seeking barristers with sufficient experience, which usually stands at 7 years, but i dont think 7 is a specified amount.

    in respect of all other counties, each only has one prosecuting barrister (with the exception of tipp which has two, north and south), who is selected in the same way and can stay in that position for such a time as all parties are happy for it to continue - in other words, barring some major problems, indefinitely. most will only relinquish the position on taking silk


  • #55
    gizmo555
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,948 ✭✭✭gizmo555


    Finn Old-fashioned Doorbell wrote: »
    I remember him mentioning the Arsenic too and lice . . .

    "Arsenic and Old Lice"? :)


  • #56
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,495 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Tom Young wrote: »
    Context: Barristers are supposed to show respect to the court at all times. Exposing ones gut to the court is, and has been traditionally regarded as being disrespectful.
    So, no belly tops for the young 'uns?
    BornToKill wrote: »
    With the greatest respect to my learned friend, I must disagree with this.
    "These are not the legal principles you are looking for."

    /waves hand.

    More properly, having a charming young devil can prove a distraction and you need to be aware of that, for good and bad. A friend is an auditor and the stuff they pulled off on the physical security side in big name companies is embarrassing - everything from a dozen laptops to the photocopier - all by batting some eye lashes.
    nuac wrote: »
    there are some odd perceptions out there. I was on a committee re renovations of some local district courts years ago. The architect involved asked if he should provide separate toilets for barristers and solicitors. I was able to assure him in fairly colourful language that both branches of our noble profession had much the same equipment and processers in that area.
    I take it that judges get separate ones from the plebs. :)


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