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The Bar Council has welcomed the Ministry of Justice's revised plans for criminal advocacy including deferring implementation of any cuts in the Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) for at least a year.
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28 July
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Update to the profession: The Advocacy Training Council's 'Advocacy Gateway', which hosts a wide range of resources which offer guidance and best practice for advocates, has updated its range of toolkits.
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3 July
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To guide barristers instructed as Independent Counsel to Advise Upon Legal Professional Privilege in Relation to Seized Material
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