Barristers and judges

This highly specialized legal role interprets and applies law to ensure justice, represent clients in court, or preside over legal proceedings. They are crucial for upholding the rule of law, resolving disputes, and ensuring fair legal outcomes within the judicial system.

Key responsibilities involve conducting extensive legal research, preparing compelling arguments or judgments, and presenting cases in court (Barrister) or presiding over trials and hearings, making rulings, and delivering sentences (Judge). They analyze complex legal documents, interrogate witnesses, and interpret statutes and precedents. A core function is maintaining absolute impartiality and adherence to legal ethics, ensuring due process, and upholding the integrity of the judicial system.

They also collaborate with solicitors, court staff, other legal professionals, and law enforcement to ensure the effective administration of justice. Ultimately, they are accountable for the fair and equitable application of law, the protection of legal rights, and the overall integrity of legal proceedings.