Legal Drafting and Witness Statements

Which of the following is a valid reason to leave out the word 'bloody' from the witness statement?

Why should the reference to fraud be excluded from the witness statement?

Why is it important to include the witness's own words in the statement as much as possible?

Which of the following is NOT a reason to exclude the statement about the defendant lining their pockets with the money?

Which of the following best describes the legal professional's responsibility in drafting a witness statement?

Why might the new tenant be entitled to refuse to draft the defence statement in this instance?

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the new tenant to decline the instructions to draft the defence statement?

Why is it important for the new tenant to understand that they will not be paid for the defence statement work?

Jimmy, a barrister, is asked to appear at a tribunal hearing on behalf of a claimant. Which of the following statements accurately describes the legal implications of Jimmy's action?

In which of the following scenarios is a barrister required to report themselves to the Bar Standards Board?

A barrister is appearing before a judge named Elizabeth Jarman in the Crown Court. How should the barrister address her in court?

While appearing before the Honorary Recorder of Gillfield, Deborah Winfield, how should a barrister address her in court?

A barrister is nearing the end of their second six-month period in chambers and is awaiting a decision regarding a tenancy. Which of the following actions is the most likely reason for this barrister to book no weekdays out of their diary for annual leave?

Which of the following actions is not generally encouraged for a barrister in the position described in Question 5?

What is the most likely reason why a barrister in this situation would be concerned about taking time off for annual leave?

Which of the following types of actions would be LEAST likely to jeopardize a barrister's chances of obtaining a tenancy?

What is the main ethical concern Sally should consider before giving the ticket to Mr. Crook?

What is the most likely reason Sally should consider the perception of others when deciding whether to give the ticket to Mr. Crook?

Why is it essential for Sally to keep a clear record of the ticket being given to Mr. Crook?

Which of the following options best describes the ethical dilemma faced by the barrister in the second scenario?

What is the main ethical principle that the barrister must consider when deciding whether to correct the pre-sentence report?

What is the potential consequence of the barrister correcting the pre-sentence report without Mr. Twist's consent?

Why is it important for the barrister to investigate and verify the information provided by Mr. Twist and Julia?

What is the best course of action for the barrister in this scenario?

What is the MOST appropriate action for Nick to take regarding his supervisor's comment?

What is the PRIMARY ethical concern in the situation with the Pre-Trial Review hearing?

What is the MOST appropriate action for the second-six pupil to take in the Pre-Trial Review hearing situation?

What is the MOST likely reason Alisha's involvement in the current affairs program could be problematic?

What ethical principle is MOST relevant to Alisha's decision to participate in the current affairs program?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the advice given to the pupil barrister about questioning their client in a criminal defence trial?

Assuming Alisha decides to participate, what is the MOST important factor she needs to consider?

If Alisha decided to accept the opportunity to appear on the panel, what is the MOST appropriate way for her to address the potential for bias?

A second six pupil is threatened by opposing counsel in a road traffic collision case. Which action should the pupil NOT take immediately?

What is the MOST likely outcome if Nick reported the supervisor’s comment without any evidence?

What is considered a reserved legal activity, meaning only a registered barrister can perform it?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the limits of an unregistered barrister's ability to provide legal services?

What is the primary concern that the pupil supervisor is expressing when advising the pupil to not develop a case theory before meeting with their client for the first time?

What is the primary concern the pupil supervisor is expressing when advising the pupil to not refer the client to specifics in the media?

What is the primary concern the pupil supervisor is expressing when advising the pupil against drawing attention to potential defenses during questioning?

What is the primary concern the pupil supervisor is expressing when advising the pupil to let the client take control of telling their story during conference?

A barrister is defending a client accused of possessing drugs with intent to supply. The client insists the drugs were planted and refuses to testify. Which action is ethically permissible?

During a County Court final hearing, the opposing counsel inadvertently reveals confidential information relevant to the case. What is the ethically correct action to take?

A prosecutor has outlined the facts and previous convictions of a defendant pleading guilty in the Crown Court. What is the prosecutor's primary responsibility at this stage?

A barrister defending a client in a criminal case learns that the prosecution has a witness who will provide key testimony against the defendant. The barrister knows that the witness has a history of dishonesty and may not be credible. How should the barrister proceed?

A barrister defending a client in a civil case is aware that the client has committed perjury. What is the barrister's ethical obligation?

A barrister defending a client charged with theft is aware that the client has a strong alibi but refuses to provide evidence to support it. What should the barrister do?