Glossary

A babysitter can be an individual hired for a few hours or a temporary basis that usually comes to the home to look after a child. At the same time a babysitter can also be qualified and registered with Ofsted.

The individual whose job it is to serve court papers on an individual. A bailiff must make sure this individual receives these court documents that require them to be informed, respond, comply with directions or attend court.

This is also called a section 91 (14) order. This is a court order that stops an individual involved in the proceedings from making further applications until the end of the proceedings or until when the court order states.

A legally trained person who represents and speaks on behalf of an individual in front of a judge/magistrate in a court case. A barrister can also prepare a case to be presented in court, give specialist legal advice, review and gather evidence and research historical cases.

The beneficiaries are the individuals (your children) who inherit and/or benefit from your will or trust.

An individual’s body mass index is a figure that is calculated using their height and weight. This body mass index figure will show whether an individual has a healthy weight.

Body image is a collection of positive and negative thoughts, perceptions and feelings an individual has regarding the aesthetics and attractiveness of their own physical body. It also encompasses how we believe others see us as well.

Written by a solicitor giving guidance and instructions to a barrister representing their client at a court hearing.

BTEC is short for business and technology education council. It is a vocational qualification which focuses on learning both theory and practical skills. BTECs give students hands-on experience. They can be studied at school or a college.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition fuelled by the need to lose weight and keep it as low as possible. The individual concerned has the distorted belief they are fat despite the fact they are obviously not.

Bullying is the intentional causing of physical pain, harm, fear and/or emotional distress to another through repetitive and persistent behaviour over a period of time. Bullying encompasses verbal abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, online abuse, texting abuse and social media abuse.

A bundle is an A4 file or electronic document of all the relevant paperwork in a court case. During a court case both parties and the judge will have a bundle in front of them so that everyone can access the correct paperwork at the same time.

This is the term used when it is the responsibility of a party to prove the allegation they have made in court. It is not the responsibility of the defendant to disprove the allegation.