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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 – how the criminal law is being used to give effect to the Prime Minister’s directions on the restriction of movement At 13:00 on 26th March 2020 the above Regulations came into force, creating criminal offences to assist the Government in its…Read more

The justice system (and society generally) has seen incredible upheaval as a result of the recent viral outbreak. Not since the second world war have such drastic measures been necessary to manage risks in society. One of the legislative measures the Government has deemed necessary is the Coronavirus Act 2020.…Read more

There was a fantastic day of celebration for  Mark Ford QC and Tim Storrie QC on Monday 16th March. The pair received their letters patent at a ceremony at Westminster Hall in the presence of the Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP. They later were received by…Read more

Mark Ford was invited to speak at this year’s POCLA Member’s Northern Forum 2020, hosted by Shoosmiths in Manchester. Despite the current health concerns, the event was well attended by members of the bar, solicitors, forensic accountants and others involved in the field of confiscation, white-collar crime and corporate misfeasance.…Read more

Members of a drugs gang who launched an attack on a rival have been jailed for a total of over 90 years following a seven week trial. Joshua Garrett of Torquay and Ben Bramall, of Paignton, had both been convicted by a jury of attempted murder. They had previously admitted…Read more

Stories linked to the world of crime played out on TV soap Coronation Street have a distinct feeling of reality – because they have been guided by an expert criminal lawyer. Rachel Adamson, head of fraud and regulatory at regional niche law firm Adkirk Law with more than 25 years’…Read more

Lisa had been due to resume legal arguments today on behalf of the ex-Manchester United footballer, but the CPS agreed to discontinue the case against him on both charges – assault and criminal damage. This followed months of legal arguments on behalf of her client,…Read more

Kate Blackwell QC has been instructed by Helen Simm of Browne Jacobson Solicitors to represent NHS England at the Manchester Arena Inquiry. Kate was selected following her involvement in a number of high profile inquests and inquiries over the last five years including the Daniel Morgan Independent Inquiry and the Gosport…Read more

Chambers are delighted to announce that Matthew Howarth has been appointed by the Attorney General as Junior Counsel to the Crown. Matthew Howarth received a letter of appointment from The Right Honourable Geoffrey Cox QC MP who described the competition for places on the Panel as “fierce”. As Junior Counsel to the Crown, Matthew will be…Read more