In re A v [2012] 1 JLR 197 (24 February 2012)

The applicant is a fit and proper person for admission to the Bar as the offence was out of character, committed more than three years ago, and the applicant has demonstrated good conduct since.

Citation: [2012] 1 JLR 197
Parties: Applicant: A
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 February 2012
Procedural Posture: Application for Admission to Bar / Judgment on Admission
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Admission to Bar, Fit and Proper Person, Criminal Conviction and Professional Fitness

Professional Regulation Admission to Bar Fit and Proper Person Criminal Conviction and Professional Fitness

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Parties

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Application for Admission to Bar / Judgment on Admission

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is a fit and proper person for admission to the Bar despite a prior conviction for common assault

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant is a fit and proper person for admission to the Bar as the offence was out of character, committed more than three years ago, and the applicant has demonstrated good conduct since.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Applicant admitted to the Bar