AS had applied for a DBS certificate in the course of employment enquiries. The DSB certificate subsequently issued, on the basis of information contained within the Police National Computer (PNC), set out material relating to a previous conviction of AS at the magistrates court. A request was made on AS's behalf, inviting the police to [...]
Benjamin Waidhofer represented Vincent Fuller during the course of proceedings at the Central Criminal Court and Kingston Crown Court. The Court was required to determine whether the offence of attempted murder had a ‘terrorist connection’ and whether to impose a sentence of imprisonment for life. Following a three-day hearing, The Court found the offence of [...]
Chambers is pleased to announce that Paul Sharkey has been appointed as a Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit, sitting in criminal cases. The appointment takes effect from 16 September 2019.
On 2nd September 2019, following a contested Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, Southwark Crown Court made a confiscation order requiring Ellias Preko to pay £7,324,268.41 within 3 months, with a term of 10 years imprisonment to be served in default. Mr Preko was convicted in 2013 of money laundering offences arising from his involvement with [...]
Nicholas Dunham, leading Szilvia Booker: following a re-trial of the female defendant, this gang received over 100 years of custody for the armed robbery of a public house, which they invaded dressed in boilers suits, and brandishing a gun and knives, holding terrified staff hostage. They were inspired by a rap video, immortalised by Cadet [...]
It is Rose Slowe’s contention that the prorogation is an attempt by the Government to curtail Parliament’s democratic and constitutional role in the Brexit process in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court in Miller. The following is an extract from the BBC debate. Alexandra Phillips’ contributions have been italicised and Susanne Courtney’s questions [...]
Following a 5 week trial, Anu Mohindru of Foundry Chambers secures an acquittal of one of the 4 Dutch Nationals prosecuted at Maidstone Crown Court, by the National Crime Agency, for Conspiracy to Import tonnes of Cannabis through legitimate lorry shipments.
It is Rose Slowe’s contention that, without a further Act of Parliament specifically authorising Brexit in one form or another, the United Kingdom cannot leave the European Union as a matter of law and the European Union will not be able to expel it. The following is an extract from Rose Slowe’s BBC interview. What [...]
After a three month trial at Canterbury Crown Court, prosecuted by Richard Jory QC leading Emma Smith of Furnival Chambers, Petr Makula and his son Mario Makula were convicted of various offences of modern slavery and people trafficking. They received sentences of 8 ½ years and 4 ½ years imprisonment respectively. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-49152418 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7306237/Czech-father-son-slavedrivers-flaunted-flash-cars-jewellery-holidays.html https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9626957/slave-gang-dad-son-jailed-luxury-holidays-workers/
Jason Sugarman QC has been elected a Bencher of the Inner Temple following the Trinity Elections in July 2019. Membership of the Inner Temple is divided into three categories: Students, Barristers and Masters of the Bench (Benchers). The Inn is governed by over 300 governing Benchers, who are responsible for managing the property, supervising the [...]