2007-04-02 04:05:39 · 12 answers · asked by kasha_up54 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can always represent yourself in any court. However in the high court anyone who represents you needs to be a barrister or some solicitors are now entitled. Crown court you need a solicitor or a barrister and in county court. In a magistrates court it is a solicitor.
There is a "Mackenzie person" here any person can sit with you and advise you but technically they should not address the court however I have got away with it in the county court when I was assisting a customer of my firm and he did not turn up so I asked if I could be a Mackenzie person and represent him and the judge agreed. Mainly I think because he had forgotten exactly what a Mackenzie person could do.
I won the that case
2007-04-02 04:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only with the Court's permission. A “McKenzie Friend” is a person without legal qualifications who seeks to help in court a litigant in person who would not otherwise be legally represented.
A McKenzie Friend does not represent the litigant and does not have rights of audience, though s/he may address the court if invited to do so by the presiding judge or magistrate.
The function of a McKenzie Friend is to take notes for the litigant in person, act as his/her witness to proceedings, organise papers, and quietly proffer advice. A McKenzie Friend can also be a vital source of support to a litigant in person (who may never have been in court before) by helping to calm nerves or overcome any feelings of intimidation. As Lord Tenterden CJ (in Collier v Hicks) put it,
"Any person, whether he be a professional man or not, may attend as a friend of either party, may take notes, may quietly make suggestions, and give advice."
Whether the litigant in person will be allowed to use a McKenzie Friend, however, is something of a lottery. Though the McKenzie Friend may have taken time off work and travelled a considerable distance, s/he may still be excluded on the whim of the presiding judge or magistrate. An application should be made early to the court and served on the other party to deterime their views. It is not advisable for anything other than a straight forward case.
2007-04-02 04:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by stephen.oneill 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if he has right of audience - i.e. is in practice as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales (or Scotland or Northern Ireland, as the case may be). In some cases the presence of a "Mackenzie friend" is tolerated -- i.e. a companion who hints as to how to put questions, etc. The purpose of a McKenzie Friend is to aid the litigant by taking notes, organising papers and giving advice. He is not an advocate and has no rights of audience, but may speak if invited by the judge.
If you are concerned about the propriety of being represented by a friend who happens to be a lawyer there is no objection unless he has some conflict of interest with the case.
2007-04-02 04:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there seems to be some confusion interior the solutions you have been given. in particular, the guy who represents you needs to have rights of objective audience and this (in many situations) skill somebody who's a qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) who've exceeded the essential standards to be granted rights of objective audience. whether, you do no longer would desire to have a regulation degree to be the two a solicitor or a barrister and many do no longer. in case you have a non-regulation degree you do a conversion direction till now embarking upon your education. So the respond is not any - you do no longer.
2016-12-15 14:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do I apply to the county court to represent my friend as a A lay adviser , McKenzie Friend. , Next friend, is the a court form?
2016-04-05 20:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Eddie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your friend can represent u in court if you want but u can represent yourself also have a great day.
2007-04-02 04:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by monte the man 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you can have who you want but two pints down the pub isn't as good as a law degree and experience, more info needed?
2007-04-02 04:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES ANYONE CAN.YOU DONT NEED A LAW DEGREE TO REPRESENT YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE.GET THE FACTS RIGHT AND BOBS YOUR UNCLE...GOOD LUCK
2007-04-02 04:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but might be worth seaking legal advise first.
2007-04-02 04:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably depends if your friend is a Barrister
2007-04-02 04:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by Harry Callaghan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋