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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rebecca Speare-Cole

Hijab-wearing criminal barrister calls QC appointment ‘surreal’

PA Wire

A hijab-wearing criminal barrister, believed to be the first to be appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC), called the honour “surreal” in light of the “layers” of challenges she has faced during her career.

Sultana Tafadar received her Letters Patent – the document denoting the award for excellence in advocacy – at the Palace of Westminster on Monday.

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