Mixed Verdicts In Kenny Carter Murder Trial
On 26th June 2024 a jury returned verdicts which brought to a conclusion the trial of ten defendants who had been accused of the murder of a 16 year old boy.
Kennie Carter was stabbed to death in the Stretford area in January 2022. Prosecutors alleged that murder…Read more
Matthew Howarth Successfully Defends JR in SSHD Revocation Of Sponsorship Licence Case
Matthew Howarth successfully defended this application for Judicial Review in what is now one of the leading precedents in this area of litigation - where decisions have been made by the SSHD to revoke a sponsorship licence. Zain Malik KC, assisted by Mr Rehman, appeared for the Claimant and Matthew…Read more
Leila Ghahhary Appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Panel of Counsel.
Lincoln House Chambers congratulates Leila Ghahhary on her appointment to the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for promoting equality, diversity and the protection of human rights in the UK and is recognised by the United Nations as an…Read more
Darren Finnegan, Instructed By Julieta Salguero of DWF, Successfully Persuades DVSA To Stop Prosecution Of Company For Permitting Overweight Offences
Darren was instructed by Julieta Salguero of DWF Law to defend a company who were being prosecuted by the DVSA for permitting or causing a driver to use a goods vehicle when it was overweight on the rear axle. Darren had directed proofs which helped to prove that, far from…Read more
Shirlie Duckworth, Instructed by Abigail Henry of HCB Solicitors, Secure Acquittal For Client Charged With Sexual And Physical Abuse Against Her Own Child
The complainant had alleged that the defendant had counselled or procured unlawful sexual intercourse take place between her and an adult lodger who went on to have relationship with the defendant. The Crown were forced to offer no evidence in relation to the most serious allegation of procuring unlawful…Read more