Criminal Advocacy Competition
Great to work with the University of the West of England again, for our annual Criminal Advocacy Competition. Thank you
Recorder Appointment for Simon Cooper
Chambers are delighted to announce that Simon Cooper has been appointed as a Recorder. Simon was appointed on the advice of
Recorder Appointment for Rupert Russell
Chambers are delighted to announce that Rupert Russell has been appointed as a Recorder. Rupert was appointed on the advice
Article 2 in Inquests – is the test an arguable breach, and if so when does the Gabraith Plus test apply?
R (on the application of Rizvi) v HM Assistant Coroner for South London [2025] EWHC 3014 (Admin) Summary In an
Pro Bono Recognition List 2026
Albion Chambers would like to congratulate a number of our members who appear in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List
Pupils begin their second six
We are delighted to say that our three pupils are now on their feet and accepting instructions. Mehtab Bhandal, our
Edd Hetherington secures unanimous acquittal following nine-week trial
Edd Hetherington secures unanimous acquittal following nine-week trial. Following a 9-week trial in the Crown Court at Bristol, Edd Hetherington's
Firearms officer sentenced following serious collision
Lucy Taylor prosecuted PC Parsons, a firearms officer, who collided with a pedestrian causing serious injury while on his way
Recent Inquest – David Sapiecha
David Sapiecha recently represented Oxford City Council at an inquest where, tragically a young man was ejected from a city
Lucy Taylor secures conviction in prison drugs case
Lucy Taylor successfully prosecuted a pharmacy technician who attempted to smuggle drugs into HMP Bristol. Tanya Petrie was convicted after
Mini-Pupillage Application Window
A reminder that our Mini-Pupillage application window is open until Saturday 28th February. For more information on how to apply
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Re S (Foster Care or Placement for Adoption) [2026] EWCA Civ 47: An unsuccessful appeal against a decision of HHJ Tolson
Introduction In the most recent in a slew of cases which consider adoption vs long-term fostering, Cobb LJ, giving the