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14/02/2023

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference Teenagers, Trauma and the Family Justice System Middlesbrough Town Hall Friday 17th March 2023 – 9.30am-4.30pm This event will be CPD registered [6 CPD Points] TICKET PRICES – £75 Reduced Ticket price for Social Workers and CAFCASS officers £50 [including lunch and refreshments] Event sponsored by […]

10/02/2023

Inquest into the deaths of Lyndsey Watkins and Ryan Turner near Durham

Senior Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Darlington Crispin Oliver recorded a verdict of unlawful killing in the case of Lyndsey Watkins. The coroner ruled that Mr Turner died as a result of a car crash, but said, because of the circumstances, a different verdict was necessary regarding the death of Ms Watkins. Media coverage […]

09/02/2023

Thomas Parsons-Munn Successfully appeals against a decision of The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

Thomas Parsons-Munn attended the appeal on behalf of The Borough Council of Gateshead on an appeal against the decision of the First-tier Tribunal to cancel civil penalties imposed by the appellant on the respondent, City Estate Holdings Limited, for the offence of managing or being in control of two properties that were required to be […]

06/02/2023

HH Paul Batty KC (1953 – 2023)

It is with great sadness that Chambers has received news that Paul Batty died at the weekend in York Hospital. Paul was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1975 and completed his pupillage at 51 Westgate Road. He enjoyed a stellar career at the Bar, taking Silk in 1995. He was appointed a Circuit […]

02/02/2023

Katy Watson – England call up!

Chambers are delighted to hear that Katy is on standby for the England Women’s Under 19 Fixture Camp; Monday 13th – Wednesday 22nd February, Alicante, Spain. She has also been called up for the England Women’s Under 18 Fixture Camp; Friday 17th – Monday 20th February @ St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent. Katy is […]

25/01/2023

Terrified woman forced into rape by stranger to save the life of man she had been on first date with

A terrified woman was forced to have sex with a violent and unstable thug to save the life of a man she was out on a first date with. Prosecutor Jane Waugh told the court in a desperate bid to save the man’s life the courageous victim had endured the sickening ordeal. The court heard […]

25/01/2023

Eight men convicted of murder in vigilante trial

After a three-month trial at Liverpool eight men have been convicted of murder following the abduction of a Wigan man who they suspected of rape. The case was prosecuted by John Elvidge KC leading Vanessa Thomson of 9SJS, instructed by the CPS Complex Case Unit in Manchester. Media coverage can be found here

16/01/2023

Katy Watson scores winning goal for Sunderland AFC Ladies

Another excellent performance from Katy Watson who is sponspored by Chambers. In the 88th minute Katy was played through the centre and slotted a first-time shot past the goalkeeper to give Sunderland the lead and win against Durahm at the full time whistle. Well done Katy and keep up the good work!

13/01/2023

Simon Mallen sent to prison for 26 years for horrific sexual offences.

Anne Richardson leading Richard Herrmann represented the Crown at trial and sentence when Mallen, of Horsely Place, Christon Bank, Alnwick, was found guilty of conspiracy to facilitate or arrange the commission of child sex offences, two counts of sexual assault and admitted conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the commission of sexual activity with an animal […]