Kate Blackwell QC featured as Times Lawyer of the Week
…Morgan Inquiry. The panel was set up in 2013 to examine the unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan, a private detective, in 1987. The inquiry found that the Metropolitan Police were…
CARE HOME ABUSE TRIAL CONCLUDES WITH MIXED VERDICTS
…Complex Case Unit as led junior counsel for the Crown. Sentence will take place on 2nd October 2015. Watch and read more here: http://www.itv.com/news/2015-08-18/three-convicted-of-ill-treatment-of-99-year-old-dementia-sufferer-who-was-scalded-in-bath/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-33964749 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0663bz3/north-west-tonight-18082015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3202716/Three-care-home-workers-convicted-ill-treating-99-year-old-dementia-sufferer-suffered-extensive-burns-immersed-scalding-hot-bath.html http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/breaking-care-home-boss-convicted-of-ill-treating-elderly-residents-1-7416165 …
The Home Secretary has appointed Kate Blackwell QC as Counsel to the Jermaine Baker Public Inquiry
…to be done throughout this process.” A livestream recording of the 28 July 2020 hearing can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jys5Zzx3cw The website for the JBI can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jermaine-baker-public-inquiry…
Neil Usher successfully prosecutes Fred Talbot on historic sex offence case
…each of the boys he took advantage of would find it impossible to speak out and tell other adults what he had done”, Mr Usher added. Read more here http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/fred-talbot-found-guilty-molesting-8623436…
Success in murder case for Lisa Roberts Q.C. and Sobia Ahmed
…to murder. Sentencing Bennett to life imprisonment, with a minimum term to serve of 21 years, Mr Justice Goss described this as “a dreadful case of callous brutality.” http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/jury-told-man-accused-murder-12106397…
U.K anti-bribery laws
[intro]Ministry of Justice release details for July implementation date for new UK anti-bribery laws.[/intro] For further information and guidance details please use the following link – http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/newsrelease300311a.htm Lincoln House Chambers…
Matthew Howarth Regulatory Update: Clarifying sentencing for health and safety offences
… Issue of Proportionality – Taking financial resources of a holding company into account when assessing proportionality of a fine imposed on a subsidiary company: The Sentencing Guideline provides…
Professional Disciplinary
…following areas: Police disciplinary work. We represent police officers of all rank facing misconduct proceedings in complex and often high profile cases (Police Fed, PSA) Teachers (TRA) Ofsted Financial Service…
Jermaine Baker Public Inquiry Commences
…11 December 2015 during a police operation relating to an attempt by Mr Baker and others to free a prisoner en route to Wood Green Crown Court. The Inquiry Chairman…
Sarah Magill secures six year custody sentence for high level Cumbrian drug dealer
…are clearly selling at a significant scale. You expected substantial financial gain and I find that you received it.” Further details of the case can be found at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-52993687 …
Dan Thomas prosecutes fatal accident case on behalf of Health & Safety Executive
…and is currently instructed as sole counsel in a number of complex regulatory law matters in both the criminal and civil courts. Read more here : http://press.hse.gov.uk/2015/firm-prosecuted-following-the-avoidable-death-of-a-roof-worker/ http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/skimping-on-scaffolding-led-to-builders-death http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/13500389.Darwen_firm_hit_with___60_000_fine_over_roof_fall_death/ http://www.accidentreportform.co.uk/category/accident-report-form-news…
Dan Thomas prosecutes fatal accident case on behalf of Health & Safety Executive
…and is currently instructed as sole counsel in a number of complex regulatory law matters in both the criminal and civil courts. Read more here : http://press.hse.gov.uk/2015/firm-prosecuted-following-the-avoidable-death-of-a-roof-worker/ http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/skimping-on-scaffolding-led-to-builders-death http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/13500389.Darwen_firm_hit_with___60_000_fine_over_roof_fall_death/ http://www.accidentreportform.co.uk/category/accident-report-form-news…