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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 […]

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03/08/2021

Dere Street’s Pupil Deck

This week’s blog is brought to you by Rebecca Cowell – pupil to Charles McCain.  Rebecca is in the second six of her pupillage, accepting instructions across all disciplines within Chambers. Her profile can be found here     R (On the application of A) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC […]

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03/08/2021

Dere Street’s Pupil Deck

This week’s blog is brought to you by Rebecca Cowell – pupil to Charles McCain.  Rebecca is in the second six of her pupillage, accepting instructions across all disciplines within Chambers. Her profile can be found here     R (On the application of A) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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