Overview
A dedicated criminal law specialist with over a decade and a half of experience, Steve is a Grade 3 prosecutor with a wealth of experience across the spectrum of offences in the Crown Court. Steve is one of 2KBW’s dedicated and hardworking team of specialist RASSO prosecutors. As a member of the CPS RASSO-approved panel, he has recently advanced Chambers’ success in this important area of work by securing Guilty verdicts in no less than six consecutive RASSO trials.
Hardworking and tenacious, Steve is equally at home picking up lengthy trials at the last minute or working in-depth on a case from the start. Steve’s friendly and approachable exterior is complemented by robust advocacy and an attention to detail that frequently makes a difference to cases in which he is instructed.
Steve has a passion for travel and has appeared before almost all of the Crown Court centres in England and Wales.
Crime
• R v DS (2025) – Voyeurism involving a 12 year old victim.
• R v KJ (2024) – Multiple Sexual Assaults in a workplace setting.
• R v DW (2024) – Strangulation and ABH in a domestic context.
• R v DWL (2024) – Arson with intent to endanger life – a case with conflicting expert evidence concerning the defendant’s mental health and the issue of dangerousness on sentence.
• R v CB, LB, TB and others (2024) – Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs 13-defendants (Led junior).
• R v WF, JJ, PR, KS and PR (2024) – Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (Led junior).
• R v AW (2024) – GBH with intent – a case involving knife injuries to the complainant’s mouth and multiple legal arguments concerning the admissibility of evidence.
• R v G and H (2023) – Kidnapping and Blackmail. A matter in which a number of seemingly innocuous evidential strands had to be pulled together to ensure a successful outcome.
• R v S,H and L (2022) – Aggravated burglary involving the production of firearms and blades in the presence of children.
• R v Y, W and R (2021)- £4.5M Class A drug importation conspiracy (led junior). A case involving huge quantities of surveillance and communications data with PII issues arising.
• R v JL (2020) – Murder of a child (led junior). Involved conflicting expert evidence relating to cause of death.
• R v MW (2020) – Attempted Murder – (led junior). Involved large quantities of cell site and communications data to piece together a journey across the South.
Crime - RASSO
• R v AS – (2025) – Multiple counts of Rape against 7 year old relative. Sentenced to an Extended Sentence of 25 years comprising 20 years’ imprisonment plus five years’ extended licence.
• R v MI (2025) – Stranger Rape committed in the home. A case involving conflicting expert evidence concerning forensics and whether previous drug use could cause sexual hallucinations. Awaiting sentence.
• R v OS – (2025) – Attempted Rape and Non-Fatal Strangulation of a vulnerable woman in her own home. Sentenced to 5 years and 9 months’ imprisonment.
• R v RA – (2025) – Rape and multiple historic sex offences against a child relative. Sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
• R v KB – (2025) – Rape, Assault by Penetration and Coercive control in a domestic context. Sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment.
• R v JJ – (2025) – Rape of a vulnerable 15 year old boy in a public place following the administering of illegal drugs to the victim. (Awaiting sentence).
• R v SW – (2025) Historic Sexual Activity with a Child and Causing or Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. (Awaiting sentence).
• R v SS (2024) Assault by penetration of a vulnerable young woman in a beauty salon. Sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment.
• R v AM (2024) Rape by a serving police officer. Sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. (Led Junior).
Feedback from other professionals
- “Brilliant…very approachable and worked really hard throughout.”
- “Very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in trying to move the case forward.”
- “Very calm and measured”.
- “His closing speech was incredible.”
- “A real Team Player.”
- “Provided an exemplary service. Conscientiously prepared, knowledgeable and extremely articulate when presenting the prosecution case.”
Education
- University of Liverpool LL.B (Hons) Law.
- Inns of Court School of Law – Bar Vocational Course.
- Prince of Wales Scholarship (Gray’s Inn).
Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
Awards
- Prince of Wales Scholarship – Gray’s Inn
News
Child rapist receives Extended Sentence of 25 years following conviction at trial. Steve Molloy prosecuting for the Crown.
Andrew SPEERS (54) was convicted by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court of raping a vulnerable seven year old girl “on at least two...
CBA annual dinner 16 May 2025
Members of 2KBW proudly attended this years' Criminal Bar Association dinner.
2KBW members support undergraduates in Lady Margaret Moot
Russell Pyne, Simon Foster, Steve Molloy and Matilda Robinson-Murphy attended the University of Cambridge on Saturday 1st March 2025 to adjudicate first, second and...
Members of Chambers appointed to CPS Rasso Approved Panel
Congratulations to John Lloyd-Richards, Michael Mason, Steve Molloy, Richard Sedgwick and Harper Marshall who have all been appointed to CPS Rasso Approved Panel.
R-v- XX – Worcester Crown Court. Grace Ong, leading Steven Molloy, prosecuted a serving police officer for raping his estranged wife on 2 occasions
The defendant was found guilty after a trial and sentenced today to 12 years’ imprisonment. The judge found that a significant aggravating factor was...
Midland Circuit Race Equality Week 5-11 February 2024
Steven Molloy participated in the Midland Circuit 5-day challenge for Race Equality Week. The week involved taking part in different challenges and questionnaires. Steve...
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