Barrister providing litigation services whilst not licenced

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anthony ferguson

Dear General Council of the Bar,

I have received a letter from a barrister who is not registered as practising and is not holding certification to practice, could you kindly advise if he is acting within the law

Yours faithfully,

Andrew

privacy, General Council of the Bar

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Dear Andrew

 

If you have a concern about a barrister, you need to contact the Bar
Standards Board. Please see this page on the BSB website:

 

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Yours sincerely

 

Hilary Pook

Data Protection Officer

The Bar Council

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Dear General Council of the Bar,

I have received a letter from a barrister who is not registered as
practising and is not holding certification to practice, could you kindly
advise if he is acting within the law

Yours faithfully,

Andrew

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