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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

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

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
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk