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I am of the view that client's have the right to choose their legal counsel - whether it is on the basis of race, religion or any criteria they want to impose. Given the importance of legal matters, and their often sensitive nature, a client must be comfortable with the person they speak to and confide in - its the same with choosing a doctor. A female Muslim might not want a white male doctors inspecting her private parts, and equally might not want a white barrister representing her. So my view is that the law is an ass in this case and bring back freedom of choice and expression.