2006-10-12 08:58:48 · 19 answers · asked by Andy N 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
QC means Queens Council. in other words a barrister who only works in the high courts.
2006-10-12 09:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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what does QC stand for in the world of law?
2015-08-06 22:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed, Queen's Counsel. In England it is known as 'Taking the Silk, and is the highest barrister in the courts.
Barristers of at least ten years standing may apply to become queen's counsel. QCs undertake work of an important nature and are referred to as 'silks'
2006-10-12 13:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lorraine R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Queen's Counsel, it started in England several centuries ago and is used in Canada and other Commonwealth countries. The criteria for appointment as QC vary from provinces to countries, but they include the lenght of practice as lead counsel, practice in higher courts, etc.
2006-10-12 09:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-12 09:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-12 09:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Red 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Queen's Counsel, also known as taking silk, as the gowns are (or were) silk. It is a well qualified and experienced barrister. A famous example is Cherie Boothe, Tony Blair's wife
2006-10-12 13:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by Eleanora 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-16 01:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-03 05:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Queens Counsel........He is a Barrister in the High Courts of Justice.
2006-10-12 09:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋