John Bell from Gateshead, prosecuted by Anne Richardson, was sentenced on 25th January to 18 years custody and a year of extended licence. He was convicted of sexual assaulting a 3-4 year old and also the sexual assault and rape of a girl between the ages of 11 and 15 after a 5 day trial last […]
At Teesside Crown Court last April, Anne Richardson, leading Richard Herrmann secured the conviction of four former staff members at Whorlton Hall, a Durham hospital for vulnerable people. The four were finally sentenced on the 19th January. Full media coverage can be found here. Both Anne and Richard practice exclusively in crime. If you wish to instruct them, or any member of […]
All members of Chambers and staff join in congratulating Nick Peto on his retirement from Chambers after 37 years clerking service. Nick Peto joined Chambers in 1986 when it was still based at 51 Westgate Road, Newcastle and Brian Bell was Senior Clerk. Nick was part of the team that moved Chambers to our current […]
A Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM) last week led to a multimillion settlement for the victim of a road traffic accident whose catastrophic injuries left him as a ‘well functioning paraplegic’ after intensive rehabilitation. The precise settlement figure is confidential, but the Claimant was delighted with the award negotiated on his behalf. James Robinson said that […]
Chambers is delighted to announce that Rachel Kelly has recently been awarded her grade 2 prosecutor rights by the crown prosecution service. Rachel became a tenant in early October after a successful pupillage under Richard Herrmann and to achieve a grade 2 prosecutor status in such a short time is quite an achievement. Rachel also […]
Katie Spence represented Craig Smith at the sentence hearing at Newcastle Crown Court on 6th December. She successfully secured a suspended sentence on behalf of her client in respect of his role in a protest that led to a Newcastle factory having to be closed for two days and damages and loss in excess of […]
Dere Street wanted to spread some Christmas cheer by donating a 6-foot Christmas tree to St Leonards Hospice, a York based charity that is close to so many of our hearts. The tree was decorated by families visiting the well-being café and the volunteers who support them. St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist […]
The Mother had been identified as one of the possible perpetrators of sexual abuse to her daughter at the initial hearing, following a successful appeal the case was reheard. At the rehearing Mr Justice Poole identified Y as the perpetrator of the abuse and found that the Mother was not involved in the perpetration of […]
Chambers is looking to recruit an established CoP practitioner (2+ years call), with significantexperience in CoP health & welfare work, to join our existing team. If you would like a confidential conversation regarding this position or Chambers generally please contact our designated CoP Clerk Sarah Gibson or our Head Clerk Phil Paxton on 0344 335 […]
Dere Street is excited to announce that it is now advertising pupillage vacancies through the Pupillage Gateway Portal. Adverts go live TODAY, Monday 27th November 2023 for pupillages commencing October 2024 and October 2025! Chambers invites candidates to use https://www.pupillagegateway.com/for-applicants.html for details and to apply. To view our Pupillage Policy please click here.
