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22/08/2023

Christian Belcher jailed for life for Hull murder

David Lamb KC leading Rachel Scott of Willberforce Chambers who were instructed by Ben Hibbert of John Robinson & Co, represented the Defendant, Christian Belcher, who pleaded guilty to the Murder of his friend. Richard Gray, 45, was assaulted in March and died later in hospital. His Honour Judge Kelson KC, Hull Crown Court, sentenced the Defendant […]

15/08/2023

Court of Protection judge hands down ruling

Simon Garlick specialist Court of Protection barrister was instructed by the Official Solicitor on behalf of TW, ‘P’ in the case of TW v Middlesbrough Council [2023] EWCOP 30, a case decided by Deputy High Court Judge Gollop, sitting as a Tier 3 judge in the Court of Protection. The case centred on whether the […]

15/08/2023

LimbBo Foundation Adventure Day Thursday 17th August 2023

The LimbBo Foundation are one of four charities that Dere Street Barristers have been proud to sponsor in 2023 and this Thursday 17th August they will be holding their 5th Adventure day. The LimbBo Foundation is a charity who support limb different children and their families. If you would like to find out more about […]

26/07/2023

“Coroner concludes accident where a man died when the chimney of a neighbouring property collapsed and fell through the roof of his home.

Holly Hickin represented a family in a two-day inquest commencing 24 July 2023 at Bradford Coroners Court. The Coroner was Mr Ian Pears, HM Assistant Coroner, West Yorkshire (Western). MS tragically died when the chimney of the neighbouring property collapsed and fell through the roof of his home in August 2020. Concerns related to how the […]

24/07/2023

Whitby man who injured grandparents in vicious attack given hospital order

Jack Braithwaite, 29, rained blows on his grandfather Rodney Braithwaite and then turned on his grandmother when she went to the aid of her husband, York Crown Court heard. Prosecutor Anne Richardson said the victims, who are in their 70s, had allowed their grandson to live with them intermittently, but sometimes he had to stay […]

19/07/2023

Headmistress at £14,000-a-year private school who made fake expenses claims for luxury shopping vouchers at John Lewis avoids jail

Mr Liam O’Brien, Dere Street Barristers, prosecuting, told the court that the first spate of offending took place between April 2016 and February 2018.The court heard that Ms French claimed they were all purchased as either leaving gifts for colleagues, rewards for high performing students, or as thanks to guest speakers. However, Mr O’Brien added: […]

10/07/2023

Three people jailed for Hartlepool manslaughter

Three people who chased and killed a man in revenge for a knife attack have been jailed. Adam Thomson, 30, was hit by a Ford Focus in Hartlepool as he tried to flee after attacking his ex-partner’s new boyfriend, Teesside Crown Court heard. The three had previously denied murder but admitted manslaughter. Sarah Hadfield, 35, […]

10/07/2023

York Family Team’s annual Summer Party

The York Family Team were pleased to host their annual Summer Party at Love Cheese on Friday 7th July. Many thanks to all that attended and enjoyed the sunshine, food and merriment.

06/07/2023

A fabulous evening was had by all!

Chambers enjoyed a lovely evening in the sun on the Terrace celebrating the appointment of Andrew Finlay, Andrew Walker and Richard Herrmann as Recorders on the North East Circuit. Thank you to all who attended, our clients, CPS, local judiciary, clerks and members of Chambers. A very special day having commenced with their swearing in […]