21/01/2021

GD (1) AH (2) – and – A LOCAL AUTHORITY (1) CT (2) GT and SB (3) and (4) DD and AJ (5) and (6)

Helen Scourfield successfully appealed against interim removal on behalf of a family member, with whom the child was placed, and had been for almost two years. The appeal was on the basis that the test for interim removal, confirmed by Jackson LJ in Re C. The Judge of first instance agreed to stay the Order […]

11/01/2021

Update on Chambers working arrangements during COVID-19 pandemic

Throughout the public health crisis we have continued to work collaboratively with our professional clients to deliver advice and representation to those in need. We are committed to helping clients to manage cases proactively and efficiently across all jurisdictions in the North East, Yorkshire and beyond. Led by Head Clerk Phil Paxton all members of […]

07/01/2021

Father sentenced to 4 years and 3 months imprisonment.

    Prosecuted by Anne Richardson, a father has been sentenced to four years and three months imprisonment having pleaded guilty to unlawfully inflicting grievous bodily harm and cruelty on his young son.  His partner admitted cruelty to a person aged under 16. Media coverage of the matter can be found here  

16/12/2020

Christmas Opening

11/12/2020

Local respected football coach Ian Brown’s reputation ruined.

    Prosecuted by Anne Richardson and defended by Penny Hall, both of Dere Street Barristers, Ian Brown received a sentence of 9 ½ years imprisonment at Newcastle Crown Court for a serious sexual attack on a terrified pensioner. Media coverage of the matter can be found here

27/11/2020

Pupillage Applications

Chambers are delighted to announce that we will be offering 1 pupillage commencing Autumn 2021 and at least 1 pupillage commencing Autumn 2022.  The application process can be viewed in the Recruitment and Pupillage section on our About Us page.

20/11/2020

“Peter Sutcliffe Inquest opened by Crispin Oliver, Senior Assistant Coroner for Durham”.

13/11/2020

Welcome to our new pupils

09/11/2020

Donald MacFaul (1946- 2020)

  Members of Chambers and staff were saddened to learn that our friend and former colleague Don MacFaul died on 25th October last, he had been ill for some time. Don enjoyed a long career in the law after graduating from Newcastle University, including as a Crown Prosecutor, member of Durham Chambers, Broad Chare Chambers […]