A terrified woman was forced to have sex with a violent and unstable thug to save the life of a man she was out on a first date with. Prosecutor Jane Waugh told the court in a desperate bid to save the man’s life the courageous victim had endured the sickening ordeal. The court heard […]
After a three-month trial at Liverpool eight men have been convicted of murder following the abduction of a Wigan man who they suspected of rape. The case was prosecuted by John Elvidge KC leading Vanessa Thomson of 9SJS, instructed by the CPS Complex Case Unit in Manchester. Media coverage can be found here
Another excellent performance from Katy Watson who is sponspored by Chambers. In the 88th minute Katy was played through the centre and slotted a first-time shot past the goalkeeper to give Sunderland the lead and win against Durahm at the full time whistle. Well done Katy and keep up the good work!
Anne Richardson leading Richard Herrmann represented the Crown at trial and sentence when Mallen, of Horsely Place, Christon Bank, Alnwick, was found guilty of conspiracy to facilitate or arrange the commission of child sex offences, two counts of sexual assault and admitted conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the commission of sexual activity with an animal […]
The Dere Street Barristers Charitable Trust is pleased to report that in excess of £165,000 has now been raised and anticipates donations will exceed £200,000 by the end of the year. The following charities are currently benefiting from The Trust: AMBLE FOOD BANK: BOWEL CANCER UK: LIMBBO FOUNDATION: SCHOOLS CONSENT PROJECT Dozens of Barristers at Dere […]
Crispin Oliver, assistant coroner for West Yorkshire, who heard the inquest into Hyatt’s death, sent a “report to prevent future deaths” to the Hands of Light Academy (Hola), of which Willis is principal. He warned of his concern that “hallucinogenic substances” were being dispensed on the organisation’s courses. Hola denied dispensing the substances and said […]
A former police inspector who groped female colleagues at a Christmas party has been given a suspended prison sentence. In mitigation, Jane Waugh said Morgan’s behaviour that night was out of character and that he had lost his career in public service during which he had displayed “exemplary conduct”. Media coverage of the matter can […]
Marc is a 2017 call and before joining Chambers was a Senior Crown Prosecutor for the CPS. He is already accepting instructions in criminal matters in the Crown and Magistrates Courts and will soon be accepting bookings in Family matters too. For further details please click here.
Jonathan was called in 1990 and specializes exclusively in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Head of Chambers John Elvidge KC said “We are delighted to recruit a practitioner of Jonathan’s calibre and experience to our expanding civil team.” Jonathan’s profile can be found here. If you wish to instruct Jonathan his clerks can be contacted […]
