Stephen Thornton

synopsis

Stephen has an excellent grounding in Criminal, Family and Civil litigation. More recently he has focused exclusively on all aspect of criminal law. His experience provides a particular strength in dealing with clients from a wide spectrum.

As junior counsel, Stephen regularly defends and prosecutes in equal measure in the Crown Court. He is regularly instructed in a broad range of cases; including affray, arson, fraud, firearms offences, GBH and perverting the course of justice. He also has experience of Magistrates’ Courts, Court Martial’s and Parole Board adjudications.

Stephen is considered to be a diligent and thorough Barrister and is happy to discuss cases and hold conferences in order to provide the best representation possible.

notable cases

• R v Campbell (2012) : Serious Insurance Fraud. "Cash for Crash".
• R v Dixon (2011) : Conspiracy to burgle. Central evidence concerned cell-site analyses
• R v T (2010) : Public Interest Immunity in which Defendant held not fit to plead.
• R v Wilson (2004) : Appointed by the Court to cross-examine child witnesses on behalf of self-represented Defendant.

education

• 2002 - 03 BVC, Very Competent, Manchester Metropolitan University
• 2001 - 02 PGDL, Commendation, Leeds Metropolitan University
• 1996- 2001 MA joint (Hons) II:1, English Lit/German, University of Glasgow

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