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finished


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accused


a person charged with an offence
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barrister


a person who has followed a course of legal training and has qualified as competent to represent people in court
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crown court


a law court where cases against people accused of serious crimes are tried by a judge and jury
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crown advocate


Crown Advocates review and prepare cases, decide on trial tactics and provide pre-charge advice. They may also present some cases in court.
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cross-examination


to ask detailed questions of a witness in court to find out if they are telling the truth
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crown prosecutor


Crown Prosecutors are senior qualified lawyers employed by the Crown Prosecution Service who review, prepare and prosecute a whole range of cases in court
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defendant


a person who is accused of committing a crime
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defending counsel


a qualified lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in a court of law
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evidence


solid reasons for believing that something has or hasn't happened
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