2007-04-23 16:36:33 · 3 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NO, it is just another name for attorney. This name is used mostly in the UK and former and former British colonies in Africa.
A Barrister is a lawyer who is a member of one of the Inns of Court and who has the privilege of pleading in the higher courts
2007-04-23 16:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BARRISTERS generally undertake work in two areas.
The one which is probably the most familiar is appearance as an advocate in court or before tribunals on behalf of clients. A barrister is an attorney/lawyer who has been 'admitted to the bar' which means he has the right to be in front of a court hearing.
The second major area in which barristers operate is in the giving of oral or written advice on matters of law within the barrister's field of expertise.
A lawyer (without being a barrister) is someone who does legal things like prepares documents or wills but does not appear in court.
Lawyer and Barrister are terms used in Australia and the UK and I am not sure what other countries
2007-04-23 23:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Olivereindeer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know laws in Msia. in general, a barrister is one who is allowed (through accreditation) to approach the bar (judge, bench, etc)
2007-04-23 23:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by AW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋