The House reminded counsel that if they were instructed to appear in a case before the highest court of the land, they were expected to appear in person. The House valued and relied upon counsel to assist, and attendance was both expected and required. Where circumstances justified a non-attendance, counsel should write to the appropriate law lord to seek leave of absence.
Judges:
Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Carswell and Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood
Citations:
Times 03-Jun-2008
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 18 May 2022; Ref: scu.277555