Written question asked by Sadiq Khan (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2014 (named day). It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Public Defender Service
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice which barristers are employed by the Public Defence Service; and what day rates each such person charges.
- Answer
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In a joint statement with the Bar Council, the Criminal Bar Association and the Circuit Leaders, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that normal working relationships have been restored and there is no need to expand the PDS Advocacy Unit further.
As at 10 July 2014, the following barristers have commenced employment with the PDS:
Queens Counsel
David Aubrey QC
Gregory Bull QC
John Burton QC
Alun Jenkins QC
Andrew Lamb QC
Stephen Leslie QC
Michael Wood QC
Juniors
Lisa Hennessey
Robin Howat
Tom Mitchell
Gerald Mohabir
Emma Nott
Simon Perkins
Adam Roxborough
Martin L Sharpe
Peter Woodall
George Zachary
As employed barristers, no day rates are charged for work done.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 200015; 584 cc493-4W
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Barristers Pay Public Defender Service
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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