regulation of barristers

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1) barristers chamber

  • will have their own complaints procedure

  • may reduce charges, improve service or apologise

  • often successful

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2) bar standards board

  • investigates any alleged breach of the code of conduct which they set in place for barristers

  • consider whether the fees should be reduced and decide whether an apology is deserved

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3) disciplinary tribunal (serious)

  • arranged by an independent bar tribunal and adjudication service

  • several sanctions: reprimanding the barrister, making the barrister complete further professional development training, ordering the barrister to pay a fine, suspending the barrister for up to three years - in extreme cases: disbarring the barrister

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4) legal ombudsman

  • have the power to tell the bar standards board to reconsider your complaint or order compensation to be payed to you (up to £30,000)

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sue the barrister in negligence