News - Dere Street Barristers

17/05/2026

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991: a clarification

Twigg v R [2026] EWCA Crim 587 In a judgment handed down last week the Court of Appeal delivered an important clarification of s.3(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, confirming that two people in different locations can simultaneously be in charge of a dangerous dog. The case also highlights the importance of taking adequate […]

14/05/2026

Liam O’Brien Secures Acquittal in Medically Complex Sexual Assault Trial

Liam O’Brien recently secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with sexually assaulting his daughter following a trial at the Crown Court. The defendant, of previous good character, faced an allegation that he had digitally penetrated his then six-year-old daughter. The prosecution case included expert paediatric evidence said to be supportive of sexual abuse from a […]

13/05/2026

Liam O’Brien Secures Acquittal of Autistic Defendant Accused of Serious Sexual Offences

Liam O’Brien recently secured the acquittal of a young defendant charged with three counts of rape and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour following a trial at the Crown Court. The allegations related to events said to have occurred when the defendant was 15 years old. The case involved significant and complex issues concerning […]

07/05/2026

2026 Financial Remedies North Conference

Many thanks to all the attendees and speakers who joined us for The Financial Remedies North conference, which took place yesterday Wednesday 6th May at The Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York. Former Deputy High Court Judge, David Salter, took charge of the opening address and introduced a great line up of speakers throughout the day, […]

27/04/2026

Congratulations to our three new Recorders

Dere Street Barristers are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Lugg, Tim Donnelly and Victoria Hajba-Ward have all been appointed as Recorders to sit in Family on the North Eastern Circuit. The appointments have been made by His Majesty The King on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice of England and […]

22/04/2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton visit York St John University – 14 April 2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton gladly accepted an invitation from Gurojosh Roth, lecturer in law, and solicitor and supervisor at York St John Law Clinic, to deliver lectures on life at the Bar to second year law students. Rachael and John provided students with details of their respective journeys to the Bar, as well as what to […]

20/04/2026

Dere Street Barristers Financial Remedies Team host Jazz Evening in York

The Financial Remedies Team at Dere Street Barristers would like to thank all of our guests for joining them at an evening of Jazz and street food at the Merchant Adventurers Hall in York. The wonderful evening’s entertainment was provided by the highly talented and much sought after jazz musicians, Tim Boniface and James Pearson […]

17/04/2026

Nursery worker, director and company sentenced following death of toddler

Noah Sibanda, aged 14 months, died after being suffocated while nursery staff tried to make him fall asleep. Upon their guilty pleas – The case was prosecuted by John Elvidge KC and Daniel Cordey instructed by CPS Special Crime Division. For further details of this case see Press Release, CPS, West Midlands

16/04/2026

Financial Remedies North all day conference – limited places available, secure your place now!

08:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, 6th May 2026Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX£95.005 CPD Hr(s) We’re excited to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) Day Conference! Join fellow professionals from across the region for an updated and engaging programme, featuring top experts in financial remedies. Register for up to four […]