Graham Rishton, recently secured the restoration of goods to an international company which specialises in the testing for infectious diseases.

…code which had been used by Graham’s client. Commodity codes are used to identify the nature of the good by companies who are exporting goods out of the UK. The…

Commendation from Manchester Police – Tim Storrie and Rachel Smith

[intro]Rachel Smith and Tim Storrie have been honoured by Greater Manchester Police for their “outstanding” work prosecuting people-traffickers.[/intro] At a ceremony yesterday Rachel and Tim received a Divisional Commander’s Commendation…

Lisa Roberts prosecutes North Wales pharmaceutical company for multiple failures leading to the poisoning of five men and large scale environmental pollution.

She successfully argued that the case should be committed to the Crown Court for sentence. The Company pleaded guilty to all charges. It is a joint prosecution with Lisa acting…

Isobel Thomas, Junior Defence Counsel, secures acquittal in murder trial

…denied murder, relying on the partial defence of loss of control. Defendant acquitted following a 10 day trial. She was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for manslaughter. http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/15325874.Drug_addict_prostitute_who_bludgeoned_71_year_old_lover_to_death_with_a_hammer_and_axe_jailed_for_12_years/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4529432/Call-girl-32-murdered-71-year-old-lover-axe.html https://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/2017/june/woman-sentenced-for-manslaughter-of-blackburn-man/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Facebook…

Gripping Documentary Follows Trial Prosecuted by Lincoln House Counsel

…Cowen prosecuted the trial, instructed by Lindsey Crossley of CPS CCU. The series is still available on iPlayer via this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0d5wqv8/the-detectives To read more follow this link: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/horrific-organised-crime-gang-ruled-28030409 https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bbc-the-detectives-axe-attack-callum-brooksbank-b2440439.html…

Brenda Campbell KC Attends Oireachtas For A Full State Apology To Clients Following Stardust Inquest Verdict

…attend the Oireachtas in Dublin to hear the formal State apology for the ordeal that the Stardust families have endured in their 43 year campaign for justice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0rvgg7dlzo https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/taoiseach-make-state-apology-stardust-29030416 https://www.thejournal.ie/stardust-inquiries-6359200-Apr2024/…

Former Conservative Party Candidate Convicted of Electoral Fraud – Shirlie Duckworth Prosecutes

…Borough Council explained that, “It is important that the rules regarding nomination papers are followed, as not doing so will comprise the integrity of the democratic process” https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24297343.ex-conservative-navid-afzal-found-guilty-trial-ends/ https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/former-lancashire-conservative-candidate-mohammed-navid-afzal-found-guilty-of-electoral-fraud-4616268 https://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/2024/may/accrington-man-found-guilty-of-electoral-fraud/…

A great outcome this week at Public Inquiry. Richard Dawson secured a new Standard National Goods Vehicles Operator’s Licence in difficult circumstances.

Important for all Operators and Transport Managers to note: Any and all change in circumstances and/or change of entity MUST be notified to the Traffic Commissioner promptly. It is a…

Fit for purpose? Austin Welch discusses the Sentencing Council assessment of the health and safety sentencing guidelines

…are having a deterrent effect. Some organisations, having seen their competitors receive large fines, may already have invested in new plant and machinery, safer systems of work and better training…

Lincoln House Members Recognised In Leading Publication

….” The specific sections of the puplication can be found by following these links: Crime (link to http://www.chambersandpartners.com/11844/347/Editorial/14/2 ) Fraud (link to http://www.chambersandpartners.com/11828/74/Editorial/14/2 ) Personal Injury (link to http://www.chambersandpartners.com/11844/43/Editorial/14/2 )…

Phil Holden

Overview Philip has almost 30 years experience in the law specialising in inquests, crime and sports disciplinary law. Inquests:- Philip has been instructed in numerous high profile and complex inquests….

Biggest trial of police officers in legal history commences

…involving the “Cardiff 3”.[/intro] The high profile ten handed trial for perverting the course of justice and perjury includes 8 former of serving police officers as defendants, up to the…