References: [1997] EWCA Civ 1685
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The applicant appealed a decision of the Joint Regulation Committee. He had been admitted, and had practised as a barrister in Pakistan. He had qualifications and experience which he asserted should give some exemption from the normal examination and pupillage requirements for admission to the English Bar. The Visitors pointed out that the academic qualifications had not been recognised by the Committee. Although the applicant did indeed have considerable experience, the court could not criticise the decision of the Committee as unreasonable. They faced clear requirements which the applicant did not meet.