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11 Aug 2008New base for Circuit officeThe Circuit office moved to Young Street Chambers on 11 August 2008.
14 Jan 2008Richard Marks QC is new Circuit LeaderCriminal silk Richard Marks, QC is the new Leader of the Northern Circuit.
21 Jun 2007Reports and ConsultationsLatest reports including the Neuberger and Kennedy reports and consultations can be found here.
3 May 2007TSOL Event - Civil Treasury Counsel - Widening the Pool A TSOL event was held in Manchester in anticipation of recruitment to the regional panel of Counsel in civil matters.
3 May 2007Chairman's Visit The Chairman of the Bar visited chambers in Preston and Liverpool to discuss current issues with Circuiteers.
3 May 2007Cherie Booth QC's visit to LiverpoolCherie Booth QC visited Liverpool on the opening of the legal year, welcomed by the Liverpool Law Society and the Northern Circuit
1 May 2007HH Donald Hart QC Circuit sadly announces the death of HH Donald Hart QC
15 Feb 2007Rape & Serious Sexual Offences Training DVDsAll barristers wishing to prosecute rape cases must complete CPS approved training by October 2007. DVDs of the Northern Circuit seminar, which meet the CPS requirements, are now available from the Circuit Office.
17 Jan 2007 Criminal Legal Aid : Consultation on the Fee Payment ProtocolFinal Protocol available here