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23/09/2021

Coroner rules Yorkshire Ripper died of natural causes and says he hopes the victims can finally rest in peace

Senior Assistant Coroner Crispin Oliver presided over the inquest into the death of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe.  Media coverage can be found here.

23/09/2021

Coroner rules Yorkshire Ripper died of natural causes and says he hopes the victims can finally rest in peace

Senior Assistant Coroner Crispin Oliver presided over the inquest into the death of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe.  Media coverage can be found here.

26/08/2021

Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months

Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office.  Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court.  For press coverage please click here      

26/08/2021

Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months

Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office.  Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court.  For press coverage please click here      

24/08/2021

Partial Closure of Chambers Wednesday 25/08/21

If anyone would like details of the funeral, the link to attend remotely or information on how to donate to the chosen charity in memory of Matthew please contact Chambers.  

24/08/2021

Partial Closure of Chambers Wednesday 25/08/21

If anyone would like details of the funeral, the link to attend remotely or information on how to donate to the chosen charity in memory of Matthew please contact Chambers.  

07/08/2021

Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in ‘exorcism ritual’

  After an extraordinary trial lasting eight weeks an anaesthetist has been convicted of endangering his partner’s life by administering clinical sedative drugs during purported exorcism rituals. John Elvidge QC and Geraldine Kelly of New Park Court Chambers were instructed by the prosecution (CCU, Leeds).  A media report of the matter can be found here […]

07/08/2021

Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in ‘exorcism ritual’

  After an extraordinary trial lasting eight weeks an anaesthetist has been convicted of endangering his partner’s life by administering clinical sedative drugs during purported exorcism rituals. John Elvidge QC and Geraldine Kelly of New Park Court Chambers were instructed by the prosecution (CCU, Leeds).  A media report of the matter can be found here […]

27/07/2021

Rapist Anthony Burn jailed for life for abuse spanning over a period of 40 years.

Northumberland rapist Anthony Burns has been sentenced to Life Imprisonment with a recommendation that he serve a minimum of 15 years. David Lamb, prosecuting, explained how he spent his entire adult life abusing young girls, without being caught. “There are a total of seven young female victims in this case,” he said. “The campaign of […]

27/07/2021

Rapist Anthony Burn jailed for life for abuse spanning over a period of 40 years.

Northumberland rapist Anthony Burns has been sentenced to Life Imprisonment with a recommendation that he serve a minimum of 15 years. David Lamb, prosecuting, explained how he spent his entire adult life abusing young girls, without being caught. “There are a total of seven young female victims in this case,” he said. “The campaign of […]