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Module 1 of the UK Covid Inquiry has completed its public hearings into the state of preparedness and resilience of the United Kingdom in the years leading up to the pandemic. Kate Blackwell KC and Hugo Keith KC called over 60 witnesses - prime/first ministers, cabinet ministers, politicians, civil servants…Read more

The members of Lincoln House Chambers are delighted to congratulate Simon Gurney upon his election as a Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of The Inner Temple. His election at Bench Table on 20th July 2023 as a Governing Bencher means he has joined the body responsible for…Read more

The Defendant, a 28 year old man of good character, was accused of sexual assault by two separate complainants in incidents which were 2.5 years apart. The prosecution asserted that one of the complainants had been asleep when the sexual touching had begun. They sought to rely on evidence from…Read more

On Thursday Lincoln House Chambers were proud to host our first Women in Criminal Law Manchester breakfast event. The event was organized with a view to promoting a wider understanding of menopause and to supporting women within the Criminal Justice System and beyond, and featured a presentation by speaker Dr…Read more

In partnership with Gray’s Inn, we were delighted recently to host the Manchester screening of a new film by Gray’s Inn, which was commissioned by the Inn to mark the centenary of the first woman being called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn. Her name was Edith Hesling, and she…Read more

The tragic case involved a milkman, who was just weeks away from retiring, being fatally injured in a collision in December 2021. The defendant, a learner driver who was found to be using his phone at the point of impact, was one of the first to be sentenced for causing…Read more

Lisa’s client was told this week that no charges would be brought against him and three other retired officers concerning their role in the investigation into the death of Stephen Lawrence. For more information please see: Stephen Lawrence: Met Police officers will not face prosecution for 'misconduct'- CPS decides…Read more

Kim Obrusik, leading Holly Nelson, were successful in securing convictions against all defendants in Operation Drever, a multi handed, gang related firearms trial which ran for three weeks at Manchester Crown Court in January. The defendants, all linked to an organised crime group, intended to use a firearm against a…Read more

Andrew Thomas KC, Anam Khan and Leila Ghahhary have successfully concluded the largest ever UK Trading Standards prosecution. Operation Best was an investigation by North West Regional Trading Standards into fraudulent mis-selling by the BES group of energy companies based in Fleetwood and Blackpool.…Read more

The members of Lincoln House Chambers are delighted to welcome Neil Ronan to Chambers’ Criminal and Inquiry Teams. Neil was called to the bar in 2012 and joins Chambers from 18 St John Street Chambers. Neil brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Lincoln House Chambers Teams. Prior to…Read more