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Emma Gilsenan obtained a Suspended Sentence after a Death by Careless Driving conviction was reached against her client at Leeds Crown Court. In passing what was recognised by the trial judge as an exceptional sentence in an unusual case, it was accepted that, following a dispute, the deceased had gone…Read more
Following a 12-day trial, Neil Usher successfully prosecuted both parents in respect of the death of their 8-month old twin baby boy. Craig Dawick was convicted of murdering his son in a sustained assault on the child on 6 September last year. The trial judge, Sir John Royce, sentenced…Read more
The members of Lincoln House Chambers are delighted to welcome Abdul Iqbal QC to chambers. Abdul joins chambers as an associate tenant whilst retaining tenancy at Park Square Barristers, Leeds. Abdul was called to the bar in 1994 and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2014. He has been very well known…Read more
On 15th September, the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision of the Crown Court at Chester to stay proceedings against a health care professional facing allegations of sexual assault. Kate Blackwell QC, instructed by Matthew Claughton of Olliers Solicitors, represented the defendant. The allegations brought…Read more
Liar, ITV's new 6-part drama, is gripping the nation, with people already reaching conclusions as to whether Laura, played by Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt, is telling the truth when she accuses surgeon Andrew of raping her. For most of us, this is highly watchable drama as we change our…Read more
Ten men and a 14-year old boy have been jailed for a combined total of 168 years following convictions arising out of the gangland killing of the boyhood friend of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi. On 14th September, at Manchester Crown Court, Mr Justice Openshaw sentenced the defendants who were all…Read more
"The positive outcome was only made possible by Mr Gurney’s wide experience in dealing with similar professional regulatory cases. His ability to grasp details, his tactful approach and his compelling arguments are outstanding. He is very approachable and I was able to contact him at any time, including the…Read more
On 8th August 2017, Mr Howarth successfully appealed a refusal by the Home Office to grant refugee and humanitarian protection for an Asylum Seeker from Ethiopia. As with the majority of Asylum cases, it usually falls upon the credibility of the Appellant when giving their evidence. In this case, Mr…Read more
Dr C, a junior doctor, was referred by the GMC to a Medical Practitioners Tribunal after an investigation lasting over 2 years. He was referred to the Tribunal because of dishonesty in relation to his employment and the taking of leave. Not only was he dishonest in obtaining his…Read more