“Establishing the Article 2 duty in inquests, arguably”
Thanks to the new Chapter 20 of the Chief Coroner’s Bench Guidance, we now have some very helpful and practical
Emily Heggadon – successful appeal against sentence for sexual assault at Court of Appeal
Emily Heggadon appeared in the Court of Appeal last week representing a client who had received a sentence of 20-months
Exceptional Hardship Success
Sam Louwers represented a self-employed courier who had pleaded guilty in the first instance to speeding. As this was the
Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?
In April 2024, 15-year-old Jairus Earl travelled with his family to Dorset to spend time at their second home. Jairus’
Stay of Second Prosecution Arising Out of Same Incident as Abuse of Process
Ehsanul Oarith recently succeeded in having proceedings stayed as an abuse of process when he represented a defendant facing a
Sarah Regan – Secures acquittal on all counts prior to Trial
The defendant was charged with 10 counts of rape and 3 of intentional strangulation against a former partner. The incidents
Crime Team Summer Newsletter 2025
Editorial As the temperatures rise and evenings lengthen, thoughts inevitably turn to the classic concerns of Summer. Holiday destinations, music
Post-Placement Contact Under the Adoption and Children Act 2002: Evolving Guidance and Statutory Framework
Introduction The issue of post-placement contact in adoption proceedings has traditionally been approached with caution by the courts. One central
Mini-Pupillage Application Window
A reminder that our Mini-Pupillage application window is now open until Thursday 31st July. For more information on how to
Sam Louwers – recent Success
Sam recently represented the Defendant in a prosecution brought by the DVSA for a number of offences of knowingly making
Albion Chambers continues to strengthen and expand its Inquiry work
The Isle of Man parliament has accepted all recommendations arising from the wide-ranging Isle of Man Covid Review. Kate Brunner
The Last Stand…ish
The Supreme Court has had its say on the question of matrimonialisation, and for all those who had the Court