barrister• In 1976 there were 3,881 barristers and 31,250 practisingsolicitors, compared with 109,547 police officers.• A barrister must have the confidence of the Bench.• Shiranikha Herbert barristerWarren Tute:.• So said his barrister during the ten day trial.• The barrister did not act for MissTucker at the retrial.• However, the better judicial and quasi-judicial appointments generally go to barristers.• For solicitors, the result is a boon as they start on an equalfooting with barristers.