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Recent Cases:
R v L (2008) EWCA Crim 989. Court of Appeal, concerning dangerousness provisions in making and possession indecent images of children case. Sentence of imprisonment for public protection quashed and replaced with determinate custodial sentence and sexual offences order.
R v T (2007-2008) junior in conspiracy to commit armed robberies and possession of firearms
R v S (Bulford Court Martial Centre) in the case of R v Payne and others (2006-2007). Led by Jeremy Baker QC, defence of serving soldier, arising out of the death in custody of Baha Mousa and ill treatment of other detainees at Basra Palace, Iraq in 2003
R v R (Manchester) (2007). Led by Jeremy Baker QC, defence of an Afghan asylum seeker of fellow Afghan, involving issues of intent, provocation and self defence
R v K (Canterbury) (2007). Trial involving member of the Mormon Church accused of child cruelty
R v C (Taunton) (2007) intervening for a member of a religious minority in a blackmail case
R v H and others (Weston super Mare Magistrates Court and Bristol Crown Court) (2005 and 2006) defence of members of Fathers 4 Justice in public order allegations
R v W and another (Aldergrove Court Martial Centre) (2005). Defence of serving soldier charged with manslaughter (gross negligence) arising from the death of a colleague arising out of a diving accident. Defendants were acquitted at the conclusion of the Prosecution case. Represented soldiers at the Westminster Coroners’ Court in January 2007.
Baines v Army Prosecuting Authority, with the Ministry of Defence intervening (2005) EWHC 1339 (Admin), (2005) NLJ 1207. Acting for soldier in the High Court challenging the Article 6 compatibility of summary dealing under the terms of the Army Act 1955
R v S (2005) EWCA Crim 2040. Acting for Appellant at Court Martial Appeal Court concerning the power of the Commanding Officer under the Air Force Act 1955 on an election for trial by district court martial
R v C and others (Maidstone) (2005) leading in a conspiracy to defraud concerning investigation by MOD Police into letting of contracts. Extensive legal argument concerning disclosure
Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Ltd & another v Hogan and others (Chancery Division, Mann J) (2004) (LexisNexis BLD 0710044109) contempt of court/criminal court
R v P and others (Lewes) (2004) Led by Jonathan Ray, murder and violent disorder
Regular appearances in the County Court, PRFD and the High Court in all aspects of family law – children and financial matters. Representing parents, Local Authorities and Children’s Guardian in public and private law children cases and removal from the jurisdiction matters.
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