 It suggested that, instead of declaring services to Queen Elizabeth, barristers should "sincerely promise and declare that I will well and truly serve all whom I may lawfully be called to serve in the office of one of Her Majesty's Counsel, learned in the law according to the best of my skill and understanding".In 2000, the Northern Ireland High Court ruled in the barristers' favour.After more wrangling, the barristers were permitted to make "a more neutral statement" of commitment to principles.