A who's who guide to the law industry including detailed descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of people working within the UK legal system.
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The Accused is the person charged - the person who has allegedly committed the offence.
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An Advocate is a barrister representing a party in a hearing before a Court at the request of a Solicitor. In Scotland an Advocate is a Scottish Lawyer who is the equivalent of a barrister in England & Wales.
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In Scottish Law, an Advocate Depute is an Advocate appointed by the Lord Advocate.
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An Appellant is the person who appeals to the highter court against a decision made by a lower court. See Appeal.
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The Applicant is the person making the request or demand, e.g. person who issues an application.
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The Appointee is the person who gets the benefit of the use of a power of appointment.
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An Appointer is the person who uses a power of appointment.
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The role of an Appropriate Adult is to attend Police stations when unaccompanied young persons aged below 17 are arrested, who would otherwise have no adult representation. The Appropriate Adult’s role is to support the young person whilst in...
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The Arbitrator is the independent referee who settles a dispute without the need to go through the courts. See Arbitration.
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In Scottish Law, in certain cases the Secretary of State may appoint a suitably qualified assessor to sit with the Reporter during the inquiry and to advise them on specified matters, for example where complex and technical issues are to be...
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