In a case dating back to the mid-1970s, the Defendant was charged with committing an act of anal penetration (buggery) of a younger teenager. The younger male had sought to add to his credibility by […]
The four defendants, represented by Keith Jones, Mark Shanks, William Staunton and Steve Nikolich (all instructed by Messrs Khattak Solicitors), faced allegations of possession and conversion of criminal property involving large sums of cash, high value designer […]
Central Chambers is delighted to invite applications from family practitioners. We are in the strong position of having a surfeit of instructions and are keen to take this opportunity to expand our team. Perhaps you […]
If you are anything like us then you will have been inundated with GDPR emails in the last few weeks. On the 25th of May 2018, GDPR came into force and we wanted to reassure […]
– from the clerks’ room – GBH – Kidnapping – evidence – disclosure – DNA – telephone data – assault – acquittals The Crown Prosecution Service at Minshull Street Crown Court today (24/04/18), offered no […]
In line with advice issued by the Criminal Bar Association, following a consultation with its members, it is with regret that our Criminal team at Central Chambers have individually decided not to accept instructions to […]
Most articles and advice about pupillage centre on the second-six, and the pitfalls to watch out for whilst you’re on your feet. However, the way to gain most confidence and relieve some of the pressure […]
A new Definitive Guideline has been published for Possession of Bladed Articles and other Offensive Weapons. Due to come into effect on 1 June 2018, there is still a way to go before implementation, however, […]
by Benjamin Knight Have you seen a change in the forensic reports you are receiving in criminal cases, lately? Have you noticed that there are some “weasel words” creeping in? Have you been left baffled by […]
Benjamin Knight addressed jurors on putting aside assumptions, prejudices, and preconceptions about rape in a recent rape trial at Liverpool Crown Court. The case involved an alleged sexual assault and rape in a bedsit. On […]
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