News & Views
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 29 November 2018
Claimant awarded damages by jury for his false imprisonment, assault and malicious prosecution by the Metropolitan Police
Sarah Hemingway represented Mr O'Connor and was instructed by Elaine MacDonald of Tuckers Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 November 2018
Kalif Dibbassey acquitted of murder of fellow prisoner at Wormwood Scrubs
James Scobie QC led Mark Fraser of Furnival Chambers and was instructed by Jamie Fisher of Dobsons Criminal Law Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Monday 26 November 2018
David Emanuel successfully applies for Defendant to vacate his plea for attempted murder at the Old Bailey
David Emanuel of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed on behalf of the Defendant by Edward Brown of Carson Kaye Solicitors.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 23 November 2018
Emma-Jayne Magson granted leave to appeal against conviction for killing boyfriend in light of “fresh evidence”
Clare Wade QC is instructed by Louise Bullivant, Aitken Harter Solicitors on behalf of Emma-Jayne Magson.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law | Thursday 22 November 2018
Sonali Naik QC announced BSN Lawyer of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2018
Sonali became a QC in 2018 and is the newly appointed Chair of Liberty.
Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 20 November 2018
Inquest jury criticises Dartmoor prison in death of young prisoner
Stephen Simblet, instructed by Cormac McDonough of Hodge Jones and Allen, represented Oliver's family at the inquest, which was held in Exeter.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 14 November 2018
Ballymurphy killings inquest opens in Belfast
Brenda Campbell QC is representing the families of Father Hugh Mullan and Francis Quinn.
Immigration Law | Wednesday 14 November 2018
Supreme Court gives guidance on the right to private life in immigration removal cases
David Sellwood was junior counsel in the case, representing the appellant, Rhuppiah.
