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Did You Know?
Public Access (also known as Direct Access) means that anyone can go directly to a barrister, for advice and/or representation, without being reliant on, or paying for a solicitor. It enables those who feel able to conduct a lot of the litigation themselves to have complete control of their case.
Under the Public Access scheme, Paul's role remains essentially the same as when they are instructed by a solicitor. Paul can advise you on your legal status or rights. Paul can draft documents for you and can represent you in court, tribunals, or mediations. Paul can also negotiate on your behalf and can attend hearings where appropriate.
There are still some cases and situations in which you will need to instruct a solicitor as well as a Paul. However, for many cases the Public Access scheme allows you to go directly to Paul for advice, representation and drafting. This is especially useful where funding difficulties arise.