Coppel J allowed an appeal on 26 January 2026, finding that extradition would have an exceptionally severe impact on the Article 8 rights of the Appellant's five children, aged 5 to 14. Mary Westcott was instructed by Renata Pinter of Dalton Holmes Gray. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/portugu...

SH acquitted of two conspiracies alleging conversion of firearms and ammunition intended for supply Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/sh-acqu...

We are proud to announce that Paul Mason has been appointed as a Circuit Judge at Manchester Crown Court. Paul will be leaving DSC to take up his new appointment and will be known as His Honour Judge Paul Mason. We wish Paul every success in his new role! www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/paul-ma...

Jake Taylor represented KL, charged with perverting the course of justice in a murder investigation into her partner and the father of her children. He was instructed by Ann Rushton of ITN Solicitors. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/acquitt...

No case to answer for rape and sexual assault. Louise was instructed by Alexandra Riddington from @ITNlaw ITN solicitors. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/no-case...

Prosecution offer no evidence in PWITS case following Modern Slavery Defence. Violet was instructed and expertly assisted by Phoebe Coleman of Sonn Macmillan Walker. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/prosecu...

Garry Green KC, leading Tim Bass (Faringdon Chambers) successfully achieved the minimum murder sentencing tariff of 15 years for his client who pleaded guilty to killing his brother. Garry was instructed by Gokeda Naidu at NP Solicitors. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/garry-g...

𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺 - Louise Willocx was instructed by Tricia O’Sullivan and Isabelle Chandler from Sperrin Law. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/drug-an...

In Kent Police v VK, Jonathan was instructed by Anne-Marie Ottaway at HFW Solicitors in a case where a Russian national (VK) had been stopped at Dover Eastern docks in September 2019. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/jonatha...

Jake Taylor secures unanimous not guilty verdict following three-month £25 million cryptocurrency money laundering trial Jake was instructed by Raj Veja of Veja & Co Solicitors. Read more: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/jake-ta...

Garry Green KC, leading Jemma Levinson (1MCB) secured unanimous not guilty verdicts on murder and manslaughter at the Old Bailey within 2 hours of jury retirement after a 3-week trial. Garry was instructed by Kylie Francis of Wainwright & Cummins LLP, Brixton.

𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗖’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗶’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 Instructed by ABV Solicitors, Farrhat Arshad KC and Omran Belhadi’s client acquitted of attempted murder, multiple counts of rape and witness intimidation following an eight-week trial at Wood Green Crown Court.

Extradition to Romania Quashed After Appeal Reopened in Rare Article 8 Case - Mary Westcott was instructed by Lansbury Worthington Solicitors.

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to congratulate Sarah Vine KC for being named The Times Lawyer of the Week. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/sarah-v...

RLC members will be presenting at @thecriminalbar.bsky.social Winter Conference taking place this Saturday 6th December at IET, Savoy Place. @mayasikand.bsky.social and @janeystarling.bsky.social will be speaking on on Representing Mothers and Pregnant Women (11:45am – 12:30pm).

The November 2025 Criminal Appeals Bulletin is now live! Authors include: Farrhat Arshad KC, Emma Goodall KC, David Bentley KC, Peter Wilcock KC, Amanda Clift-Matthews, Jacob Bindman, Natalie Lucas and Violet Smart. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/sites/defaul...

Permission to appeal to Supreme Court granted in protest case. Benjamin Newton KC, Laura Stockdale and Maria Liddiard are instructed by Raj Chada of @hjacriminaldefence.bsky.social. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/permiss...

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 - Sarah Vine KC was instructed by Daniel Berke at 3D solicitors.

Jonathan Lennon KC involved in settlement of Unexplained Wealth Order case - Jonathan was Instructed by Nicola Sharp and Fran Cassidy-Taylor at Rahman Ravelli Solicitors. Jonathan was instructed with another leading Silk in this area, Jonathan Fisher KC.

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 Full response available here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/doughty...

Liam Walker KC successfully defended Dr S, who was unanimously acquitted of multiple charges including rape, actual bodily harm, and controlling or coercive behaviour. Liam Walker KC was instructed by Somsul Hoque of ABV Solicitors.

AG’s Reference Refused - The Registrar of Criminal Appeals instructed Abigail Bright, who led Junior Counsel, to respond to an Attorney General’s Reference.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 - Louise Willocx was instructed by Russell Nicholson from Lawrence & Co Solicitors.

Kirsty Brimelow KC successfully appeals 9 years’ imprisonment sentence for offence of manslaughter. Sentence reduced by the Court of Appeal to 5 years 6 months' imprisonment. Kirsty Brimelow KC led Steve Donnelly during the trial and was instructed by Elmira Mirzayan of Hine Solicitors.

Man acquitted at the Old Bailey after bomb scare shuts down US Embassy. Rabah Kherbane was instructed by Mia Gregory at ABV Solicitors. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/man-acq...

Jacob Bindman in the Supreme Court. Jacob Bindman is instructed on behalf of the Appellant, BDN, led by Henry Blaxland KC and instructed by Vajahat Sharif of Tuckers Solicitors.

Jonathan Lennon KC secures successful outcome for his client in another POCA civil recovery case. Jonathan was instructed by Shahid Miah of DBT & Partners for the first Defendant on a claim for civil recovery of over £4M of crypto-currency.

Richard Thomas KC (instructed by Berkeley Square Solicitors), leading Philippa Eastwood and then Ashley Hendron, has been instructed in both the criminal and civil proceedings arising from the seizure of a vast amount of cryptocurrency, now worth approximately £5 billion.

Natalie Lucas has secured acquittals of her client for counts of assault by beating and public disorder. Her client, a person of good character and respected member of their community, has been acquitted of all charges following a successful appeal before the Crown Court.

Louise Willocx's client, accused of swinging a large kitchen knife and a hammer around and threatening another man to slit his throat, was acquitted after one hour and a half of jury deliberation. Louise was instructed by Rebecca Field of @hjacriminaldefence.bsky.social.

Romanian extradition refused: years of culpable delay renders extradition oppressive and a disproportionate interference with his right to private life In Romania v Pascariu Malcolm (@malcolmhawkes.bsky.social) was instructed by Mihaela Padure and Mihai Luchici of Forest & Co Solicitors.

𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵: 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 - In Poland v Makowska, Malcolm Hawkes (@malcolmhawkes.bsky.social) was instructed by Neil Allan of Tuckers Solicitors.

CEO found not guilty of serious sexual assault - The defendant, a respected businessman, was charged with an offence of sexual assault alleged to have occurred at a fetish club whilst under the influence of drugs. Emma Goodall KC was instructed by Harvey Fox of @reeds.co.uk.

Jacob Bindman leading Jessie Smith, instructed by Rhona Friedman (Managing Director, Commons CIC) secured acquittals on counts of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering at Southwark Crown Court.

Court of Appeal quashes sentence allowing for immediate release. Sean Summerfield was instructed by Rebecca Field of @hjacriminaldefence.bsky.social. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/court-a...

On 14 October 2025, Mr Justice MacDonald allowed an application for judicial review of the decision of District Judge Leong sending his client’s extradition case to the Secretary of State. MacDonald J accepted the submission that the judgment was “written in water” owing to procedural unfairness.

Violet Smart successfully represented GM who had been convicted of breach of a restraining order. Violet was instructed by Rosie Worster of Commons Law. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/success...

Farrhat Arshad KC secures multiple acquittals. Farrhat was instructed by Martin Rackstraw of Russell Cooke solicitors. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/farrhat...

The September 2025 Criminal Appeals Bulletin is now live! This issue covers summaries and commentary on appeals against conviction and appeals against sentence. Read in full here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/sites/defaul...

Following a retrial at Southwark Crown Court, a defendant investigated for 6 years by the FCA has been acquitted by a jury. Kate O’Raghallaigh and Graeme Hall were instructed by Kiran Mehta, consultant at Lartey’s Solicitors. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/acquitt...

The Administrative Court quashes Judge’s extradition decision - Anna Maj, and Gonul Guney, Director of GSG Law Solicitors, instructed Abigail post-decision to advise on the merits of applying for permission to appeal.

Jessie Smith and Henry Blaxland KC secure acquittal on a count of murder following a 10-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court. Counsel were instructed by Ali Has of Morgan Has Solicitor.

The High Court upheld a judicial review by a vulnerable autistic man accused of cyber crime, establishing new defence rights within the Extradition Act 2003 in a victory for natural justice. Guy Mitchell and Francesca Cociani at @hjacriminaldefence.bsky.social instruct Ben Cooper KC & Amelia Nice.

Woman taken off Children’s Barred List - Omran Belhadi, instructed by Ghazi Abbas of Knightsbridge Solicitors, represented AB, a woman placed on the Children’s Barred List. This prevented her from working with children and vulnerable adults.

Bomb hoaxes: Custody suspended - Gonul Guney, Director of GSG Law Solicitors, and Anna Maj, instructed Abigail Bright. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/bomb-ho...

Acquitted: Intentional strangulation & other counts. Samayra Ashraf at ITN Solicitors instructed Abigail to defend LJ at trial. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/acquitt...

Following a 10 day trial at Harrow Crown Court sitting at Hendon Magistrates, Tunde’s client was acquitted of multiple counts of rape. Tunde Okewale was instructed by Kate Nichol at @gtstewart.bsky.social. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/tunde-o...

Hospital Order with Restrictions imposed for Manslaughter (Diminished Responsibility) Benjamin Newton KC and Jessie Smith, instructed by Sevim Tonbul of Morgan Has Solicitors, represented GT who had killed his partner in 2024. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/hospita...

Sarah Elliott KC Secures Acquittal for Critical Care Doctor in Rape Trial. Sarah was instructed by Adam Weston of Clyde and Co solicitors. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/sarah-e...

Sean Summerfield and Samayra Ashraf (ITN Solicitors) successfully defend 63-year-old man accused of rape. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/sean-su...