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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 […]

23/07/2021

Harry Elmer Foster jailed for 4th time for offences against women

            Harry Elmer Foster, prosecuted by Victoria Hajba-Ward was sent to prison for 20 months for offences against women.  Media coverage of the case can be found here Information including on how to instruct Victoria can be found here

23/07/2021

Harry Elmer Foster jailed for 4th time for offences against women

            Harry Elmer Foster, prosecuted by Victoria Hajba-Ward was sent to prison for 20 months for offences against women.  Media coverage of the case can be found here Information including on how to instruct Victoria can be found here

29/06/2021

York Legal Walk 2021

  Our small, but very eager, team comprised of Head Clerk Phil Paxton, Employment Clerk Marie Faxon and Barrister Oliver Latham. The team did amazingly well in the rain (which didn’t dampen their spirits) and completed the 10k walk in just over one and a half hours! So far we have raised £85, so thank […]

29/06/2021

York Legal Walk 2021

  Our small, but very eager, team comprised of Head Clerk Phil Paxton, Employment Clerk Marie Faxon and Barrister Oliver Latham. The team did amazingly well in the rain (which didn’t dampen their spirits) and completed the 10k walk in just over one and a half hours! So far we have raised £85, so thank […]

09/06/2021

Employee Status webinar

Dere Street Barristers are inviting you to a free Employee Status webinar, which will include a review of the Supreme Court decision in Uber and an update on all issues relating to employee/worker status.  To register your interest and receive a link to this webinar please contact Maria Faxon   Employee Status 4:30 PM – […]

09/06/2021

Employee Status webinar

Dere Street Barristers are inviting you to a free Employee Status webinar, which will include a review of the Supreme Court decision in Uber and an update on all issues relating to employee/worker status.  To register your interest and receive a link to this webinar please contact Maria Faxon   Employee Status 4:30 PM – […]

09/06/2021

The York Legal Walk

Dere Street Barristers are proud to support the York Legal Walk to help raise much needed funds for the Yorkshire Legal Support Trust who provide legal advice to people in need.  Dere Street Barrister have a team who are taking part in the sponsored walk which is 10km long and takes in The City Walls […]

09/06/2021

‘David Mason, chambers’ senior employment lawyer turns his mind to road traffic law of the future.’

          The legal & regulatory landscape surrounding automated vehicles is taking shape:  David Mason considers the questions still to be answered.  The full report can be found here.