BPTC Advocacy Skills

Question 1

Which principle requires a barrister to present their client's case fearlessly while remaining within the bounds of the law?

Accepted Answer

Zealous advocacy

Answer

Cab rank rule

Answer

Duty of candour

Answer

Cab hire rule

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an opening speech in a Crown Court trial?

Accepted Answer

To outline the prosecution's case and the evidence the jury will hear

Answer

To summarise the evidence already heard

Answer

To cross-examine witnesses

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To make a closing submission

Question 3

Which technique involves asking short, closed questions that the witness must agree with in cross-examination?

Accepted Answer

Leading questioning

Answer

Eliciting technique

Answer

Open questioning

Answer

Funnelling

Question 4

A barrister discovers mid-trial that their client has lied on oath. What must the barrister do?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client to correct the lie; if refused, withdraw

Answer

Continue without disclosure

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Inform the judge directly without telling the client

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Complete the case then report to the Bar Standards Board

Question 5

What does 're-examination' allow the advocate to do?

Accepted Answer

Clarify matters arising from cross-examination only

Answer

Ask leading questions on new matters

Answer

Repeat the examination-in-chief

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Challenge the witness's credibility

Question 6

Which rule at the Bar requires a barrister to accept instructions in a field in which they practise, regardless of the client?

Accepted Answer

Cab rank rule

Answer

Duty of confidentiality

Answer

Conflict of interest rule

Answer

Equality rule