SRA

means the Solicitors Regulation Authority

higher courts

means the Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in England and Wales

higher courts advocacy qualification

means either:

1. Higher Courts (Civil Advocacy) Qualification which entitles the solicitor or REL to exercise rights of audience in all civil proceedings in the higher courts, including judicial review proceedings in any court arising from any criminal cause; or
2. Higher Courts (Criminal Advocacy) Qualification which entitles the solicitor or REL to exercise rights of audience in all criminal proceedings in the higher courts and judicial review proceedings in any court arising from any criminal cause

prescribed

means prescribed by the SRA from time to time