Michael Shaw and Suki Dhadda successfully prosecute two men and one woman, for the sexual abuse and prostitution of six women committed over a period of twenty-two years in the Rugby and Coventry area. Read More …
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2KBW are sorry to announce that David Jenkins sadly passed away on Friday 18th May after a short illness
David was called to the Bar in 1967 and was practising until his untimely death, a remarkable achievement for a remarkable man.
He will be missed by all.
A full tribute to him will follow once we have all come to terms with his passing.
Tahir Khan QC and Gary Venturi secure conviction in murder trial
Tahir Khan QC and Gary Venturi have completed the successful prosecution of Daryl Sampson, a man who murdered his father by stabbing. Further details of the case can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44072095
Barrister action has impact on local court
For more information please go to https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/portsmouth-court-cases-adjourned-as-barristers-industrial-action-kicks-in-1-8489074
Tahir Khan QC leads Gary Venturi in a high profile murder
Tahir Khan QC is leading Gary Venturi for the Crown Prosecution Service in a trial at Birmingham Crown Court where a heroin addict is accused of murdering his father by stabbing him.
Further details of the case can be found at
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/16195605.MURDER_TRIAL__Heroin_addict_stabbed_dad_in_heart/
William Mousley QC leads Michael Williams defending a man accused of drugging and raping men.
The defendant is accused of drugging and raping men who he met through the dating app, Grindr. William Mousley QC and Michael Williams are instructed by Stokes Solicitors.
The trial continues at Portsmouth Crown Court. Further details can be found at https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/portsmouth-man-accused-of-drugging-and-raping-men-he-met-on-gay-hook-up-app-grindr-1-8472463
Michael Shaw leads Suki Dhadda prosecuting a group charged with sexual assault and rape on vulnerable teenagers
Michael Shaw and Suki Dhadda are instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service at Warwick Crown Court in a trial involving allegations of sexual assault and rape on teenage girls in Rugby and Coventry for over 20 years.
The case is being widely reported, read more on https://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/court-hears-allegations-of-kidnap-rape-and-forced-prostitution-of-teenage-girls-in-rugby-1-8474393
Kelly Brocklehurst prosecutes five men accused of Aston University campus racist sticker campaign
The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court. For more information visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-43909992
Oliver Weetch and Helen Easterbrook start large scale conspiracy case to traffic and control prostitutes
Oliver Weetch, leading Helen Easterbrook, has begun defending a client who along with seven others is on trial at Wood Green Crown Court accused of conspiring to traffic prostitutes into the UK from Romania, trafficking them inside the UK, controlling prostitution and money laundering. The trial is estimated to last 8 weeks. Both are instructed by Hodge Jones and Allen.
Barry McElduff is appointed as a Recorder
We are delighted to announce that Barry McElduff has been appointed a Crown Court Recorder by the Queen, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England.
Barry has been assigned to the Western Circuit with effect from 4th April 2018.