This arises as a result of a judge making a decision in a case in the absence of any precedent or law.

This term refers to the practice of releasing a defendant (or accused) from custody until their next appearance in court.

Bailiffs and enforcement officers are authorised by the courts to exercise certain powers.

This amounts to insolvency i.e. Being unable to pay your creditors.

The bptc (formerly known as the bar vocational course) is intended to cover the vocational stage in a barrister's training.

A lawyer who is entitled to represent clients in all of the courts.

Battery is a summary criminal offence under s.39 of the criminal justice act 1988.

The right of a party to some profit, distribution, or benefit from a contract or trust.

Someone entitled or benefiting under a will.

A gift of personal property (i.e. Jewellery, money).