ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) Rules
19. Duties, powers and privileges of Senior Counsel
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Duties, powers and privileges of Senior Counsel
A person upon whom the rank of Senior Counsel is conferred shall enjoy the following privileges:(a)precedence in having his matters mentioned when appearing in Court or in a Tribunal.(b)when appearing robed in Court or in a Tribunal of wearing the gown and court sleeved waistcoat as worn by a judge of the Court of Appeal.(c)the exclusive right to sit within the Bar in all Courts in which there is a Bar separating the area for Senior Counsel from the general area of the Court. In all other courts to sit on the front bench.(d)such other privileges as the Council may consider appropriate.