Complaints procedure for Barristers

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  • Created on: 05-05-17 12:14
Who should be aware of the complaint initially?
The Barrister
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If the issue can't be resolved this way who then deals with it?
The Legal Ombudsman after 8 weeks
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What does the Legal Ombudsman deal with?
Delay in dealing with papers, poor or inadequate work on a case, serious rudeness to a client, lack of knowledge
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Who looks into cases about professional misconduct?
Misleading the court, dishonesty, acting against a client's instructions or best papers, failure to keep the client's affairs confidential
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Who initially considers complaints of misconduct?
The Complaints Committee
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If they decide it is serious where does it go?
Tribunal
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What do the Bar Standards board not look into?
1) Complaint's about Barrister's private life. 2) Money owed by barristers
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