FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY 11 DECEMBER 2006 APPOINTMENT AS QUEEN’S COUNSEL: 2007 COMPETITION ANNOUNCED The independent Selection Panel for appointing Queen’s Counsel has announced today that it is inviting applications from barristers and solicitors with Higher Courts advocacy rights for appointment as Queen’s Counsel from Tuesday 12 December 2006. From Tuesday 12 December, the application form and guidance for applicants will be available on the Selection Panel's website www.qcapplications.org.uk. The deadline for receipt of applications is 2 pm on Monday 15 January 2007. On current expectations the outcome of the applications is likely to be announced around the end of [...]
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NEW PROCEDURE PRODUCES NEW QUEEN’S COUNSEL The first new appointments as Queen’s Counsel under the new arrangements were announced today. These appointments mark a new and welcome departure in developing the appointments arrangements for this highly sought after award. Sir Duncan Nichol, Chairman of the Selection Panel, who provide advice to Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, said today: Queen’s Counsel have always been highly regarded for their intellectual and advocacy skills. The Panel has seen its task as to maintain those high standards expected of a Silk while ensuring that the opportunity to take Silk is open on an equal basis to all […]