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Legal Profession Uniform Conduct (Barristers) Rules 2015
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A barrister must not return under rule 105 a brief to defend a charge of a serious criminal offence unless:
> (a) the barrister believes on reasonable grounds that:
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> > (i) the circumstances are exceptional and compelling, and
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> > (ii) there is enough time for another legal practitioner to take over the case properly before the hearing, or
> (b) the client has consented after the barrister has clearly informed the client of the circumstances in which the barrister wishes to return the brief and of the terms of this rule.