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A barrister is briefed to defend an accused on a charge of armed robbery. The barrister personally believes the accused is guilty and finds the brief distasteful. The fee is reasonable and the matter is within the barrister's competence and availability. Under the Legal Profession Uniform Conduct (Barristers) Rules 2015, what must the barrister do?

Return the brief because personal distaste for the client undermines the barrister's independence Accept the brief, as the cab-rank principle requires acceptance subject only to the specified conditions and exceptions Accept the brief only after obtaining the instructing solicitor's confirmation that the accused will plead guilty Refuse the brief unless the accused first instructs that he is innocent

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Accept the brief, as the cab-rank principle requires acceptance subject only to the specified conditions and exceptions

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