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27/09/2021
Inquest touching the death of Thomas Brookes
HM Senior Assistant Coroner for Sunderland Karin Welsh has concluded the Inquest touching the death of Thomas Brookes. Thomas was 16 years old and placed at home under a Care Order at the time of his death in September 2019. The Coroner’s conclusion was one of death by misadventure, having been unable to establish […]
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Inquest touching the death of Thomas Brookes
HM Senior Assistant Coroner for Sunderland Karin Welsh has concluded the Inquest touching the death of Thomas Brookes. Thomas was 16 years old and placed at home under a Care Order at the time of his death in September 2019. The Coroner’s conclusion was one of death by misadventure, having been unable to establish […]
Read More23/09/2021
Coroner rules Yorkshire Ripper died of natural causes and says he hopes the victims can finally rest in peace
Senior Assistant Coroner Crispin Oliver presided over the inquest into the death of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Media coverage can be found here.
Read More23/09/2021
Coroner rules Yorkshire Ripper died of natural causes and says he hopes the victims can finally rest in peace
Senior Assistant Coroner Crispin Oliver presided over the inquest into the death of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Media coverage can be found here.
Read More31/08/2021
Paul Wilkinson (1965-2021)
Chambers was saddened to learn of that our friend and colleague Paul Wilkinson has died. He had been ill for some time and passed away peacefully in hospital last Saturday morning. He was 56. Paul worked as a chartered quantity surveyor in the construction industry before he was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in […]
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Paul Wilkinson (1965-2021)
Chambers was saddened to learn of that our friend and colleague Paul Wilkinson has died. He had been ill for some time and passed away peacefully in hospital last Saturday morning. He was 56. Paul worked as a chartered quantity surveyor in the construction industry before he was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in […]
Read More26/08/2021
Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months
Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office. Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court. For press coverage please click here
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Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months
Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office. Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court. For press coverage please click here
Read More24/08/2021
Partial Closure of Chambers Wednesday 25/08/21
If anyone would like details of the funeral, the link to attend remotely or information on how to donate to the chosen charity in memory of Matthew please contact Chambers.
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