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Dr Charlotte Proudman successful in case with Centre for Women’s Justice

Working with Centre for Women’s Justice, Dr Proudman represented a complainant in family proceedings. The case concerned an application made by the CPS in the family courts. Disclosure issues arising in criminal and family proceedings is becoming a common feature in domestic abuse and sexual violence cases. These issues are likely to be of increasing […]

Sarah Pinder secures Interim Relief in the Upper Tribunal (IAC)

Sarah Pinder, Joint-head of the immigration and public law team, instructed by Vinita Templeton and Steffan Rees of Duncan Lewis solicitors, secured interim relief from the Upper Tribunal (IAC) on Friday 9th September 2022 and further directions on 12th September 2022. Their client ‘A’ is an Afghan citizen residing temporarily in a third country having […]

Surrogacy amidst the Ukraine Conflict

The Lexis Nexis Family Law Journal has published an article authored by Sarah Pinder, Joint-Head of the immigration and public law team. The article ‘Surrogacy amidst the Ukraine Conflict’ appeared in the August 2022 issue and can be accessed through this link for those who subscribe. A preview is included directly below.

Goldsmith Criminal Team Statement on Current CBA Action

At a recent meeting of the criminal team at Goldsmith Chambers, overwhelming support was expressed for the escalation of the current action being taken by the Criminal Bar Association.  We continue to be dismayed at the attitude of the government in refusing to implement the recommendations of the independent review of criminal legal aid which […]

Re B (Children: Police Investigation) [2022] EWCA Civ 982 (15 July 2022) 

Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman represented the mother in an appeal brought by the Metropolitan Police Service. The mother supported the appeal, which was successful. Mr Metzer QC and Dr Proudman were instructed by Dawson Cornwell. The Court of Appeal, Civil Division, allowed the appeal of the Metropolitan Police from an injunction made by […]

Acquittal Secured in Diamond Heist

Dominic D’Souza secures acquittal of client accused of the audacious Portland Diamond Heist after a 14 week trial. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-62062540

Victoria Wilson Elected as Master of the Bench of Gray’s Inn

Chambers is delighted to announce that Victoria Wilson, Joint Head of Chambers, has been elected as Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. Further details of her appointment can be found here: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/news/new-masters-of-the-bench–6/

Auburn v East Hampshire District Council

A lifelong wildlife campaigner has had a community protection notice (CPN) against her quashed, meaning that she can continue to care for sick and injured foxes at her property in East Hampshire. Jeremy Frost of chambers, instructed by Advocates for Animals, represented Ms Juliet Auburn in her appeal against the notice, imposed by East Hampshire […]

 

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