Talk:Queen's Counsel

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Is this original work? -- Zoe

Surely a better example of a QC can be presented than Kim Campbell, one of the most embarrassing politicians in Canadian history.Loomis51 00:40, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

I agree. In England, QC's wear a different robe than other barristers. A photo of one of those would be far better illustration for this article than a pic of Canada's most useless ex-PM.

A photograph of Cherie Blair has now been substituted, which is a better shot of the wig and robes. A "Spy" cartoon of a silk in Court (as opposed to ceremonial) dress has also been added. Photography is largely forbidden in English courtrooms and so it is hard to find a non-copyright photograph of a silk in Court. Chelseaboy 16:57, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Clarification needed?

From my understanding of QCs in Australia, the title is still in common use but the article says otherwise. Can anyone offer a citation, or something, to clarify matters? Mattabat 12:39, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Purpose?

Can someone explain the purpose of obtaining the title? Is it merely honorific? In jurisdictions like the United States, becoming a United States Attorney or White House Counsel designates a specific job function. What special rights or duties does a QC have?

My understanding is that it does not confer any special rights or duties. Usually it is perceived as justifying a significant increase in the fees charged by the barrister in question.Fat Red 00:54, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

QC's are generally given larger and better cases, and may 'lead' other, less senior (or 'junior') barristers. It is seen by many as a 'quality mark' of a experianced and talented advocate. Suicidal mongoose 22:15, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

Normally get big bucks.martianlostinspace 12:39, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps I am missing something, however it looks like most of the page has been cut and pasted from this article here: http://www.geocities.com/noelcox/Queens_Counsel.htm and not referenced to them that I can see:

by Noel Cox, Auckland University of Technology and Professor Peter Spiller, University of Waikato first published [2000] New Zealand Law Journal 371-373 Calanen 12:57, 6 November 2006 (UTC)