12. In this Code (except for paragraph 140), the expression "Court" includes any court or tribunal or any other person or body whether sitting in public or private before whom a barrister appears as an advocate and save and unless otherwise provided words in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and where necessary words in the singular include the plural.

13. In this Code the expressions "professional chambers" and "chambers" mean premises used by one or more barristers to carry on their practices and not shared with persons who are not barristers. For example, business centres or other premises shared with persons who are not barristers are not professional chambers as defined in this Code. (Circular No. 019/04)

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