The position of Bencher developed during the 16th century when the Readers , for unknown reasons , decided that some barristers who were not Readers should be afforded the same rights and privileges as those who were .
Without a voice in Pension .
The position of Bencher developed during the 16th century when the Readers , for unknown reasons , decided that some barristers who were not Readers should be afforded the same rights and privileges as those who were , although without a voice in Pension .