Andrew Pike, led by John Vater KC, has recently represented a father alleged to have inflicted closed head injuries to his baby by shaking them. The father’s case was that the baby had collapsed and become unresponsive, and that he inadvertently caused the acute head injuries as a result of his panicked attempts to resuscitate […]
Chambers was delighted to again be a sponsor for this year’s York and North Yorkshire Local Family Justice Board Conference, which took place on Friday 8th March at The Principal York Hotel. The event was a huge success with over 120 delegates in attendance.
Family barrister Helen Scourfield attended Middlesbrough Family Court yesterday to support final year LLB law students in a new project, which is a collaboration between Teesside University and the Court. The new Law Clinic, which now has a base at the Family Court , offers emotional support and procedural advice given by the students to […]
Chambers would like to congratulate Ruth Gray who has recently been appointed by the President of the Council of the Inns of Court to sit, as a barrister member, on the Bar Tribunal Adjudication Service (BTAS) Disciplinary Tribunal, hearing tribunal proceedings for barristers facing charges of misconduct under the Bar Standards Board Enforcement Regulations. If […]
With an impressive line up of speakers, including The Honourable Mr Justce Peel as keynote speaker, secure your place early as this yearly event is extremely popular. Wednesday, 8th May 20240845 – 1700The GuildhallSt Martins Courtyard,Coney StreetYORKYO1 9QL£95.005 CPD Hr(s) The programme for the day can be found here. To secure your place please register HERE and […]
Anne Richardson recently prosecuted a gang who groomed and raped a 13-year-old girl, using threats to kill and kidnap. The four attackers have now been handed jail terms. You can read the full media coverage here. To instruct Anne or any other members of the Criminal Team please contact the clerks here.
It is important for barristers to offer their skills in support of a wide range of pro bono initiatives. Today, Stephen Twist has accepted appointment as Chair to the County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s Organ Donation Committee – a further example of Dere Street Barristers’ commitment to social issues.
James Robinson successfully represented a senior forensic social worker on behalf of Gateshead Council at an Inquest in South Shields before His Majesty’s Senior Coroner Terence Carney and a Jury arising from the death of a man detained under s37/41 Mental Health Act 1986 who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. The deceased had manufactured a ligature […]
Anne Richardson prosecuted a business man from Selby at York Crown Court on Friday after a trial that took place last year. The trial was for blackmail and other sex offences including three counts of possession of indecent images of children. You can find full media coverage of this story here. If you would like […]
Barristers’ Clerk (Crime) York Salary: Competitive and subject to qualifications and experience Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays Benefits: Contributory pension Scheme, Death in service benefit, travel expenses if required to work at other locations. We have a vacancy for a Barristers’ Clerk, This is a […]
