Career and work
Smith was called to the Bar in 1989 and has built a career in criminal law. He practices from Chavasse Court Chambers in Liverpool and has worked on a range of criminal cases over several decades. [2]
Alongside his legal practice, he has spoken publicly about mental health in the legal profession and has participated in awareness work with Bipolar UK. [1]
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Bipolar UK“Let’s End Bipolar Stigma” Profiles Smith as a Liverpool barrister diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder in 2014 and documents his years of low mood and suicidal thoughts before diagnosis and advocacy around delayed diagnosis and workplace stigma.
Bar Standards Board“Mr Jason Smith” Professional register entry confirming that Smith is a practising barrister, was called to the Bar in 1989, practices from Chavasse Court Chambers in Liverpool, and works in criminal law.
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