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CM v IP [2022] EWHC 2755 (Fam) Dr Charlotte Proudman represented a complainant of rape, domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour in the Family Division of the High Court. Dr Proudman was successful on both grounds of appeal: Ground 1: The judge was wrong in failing to implement participatory directions to assist the mother, a […]
Further to our previous post announcing the rankings of Chambers members, we are delighted to announce that Heather Beckett has been recognised in Legal 500: Clinical Negligence (Tier 4 – Leading Junior) ‘Heather is an outstanding advocate and barrister. She is extremely conscientious and knowledgeable. Her command of her claim is impeccable. Heather is extremely personable and is a […]
Further to our previous post announcing the rankings of Chambers Immigration team, we are delighted to announce rankings in other areas for members of Chambers: Police Law: Mainly Claimant – Silks Band 2 – Anthony Metzer KC – Anthony Metzer KC is well versed in actions against the police, including claims for misfeasance and personal […]
Jeremy Frost of Goldsmith Chambers was instructed by Syed Akhtar of Duncan Lewis Solicitors. NH is a Palestinian national, facing various severe risks if returned to Gaza or the Occupied Palestinian Territories: First, she expressed strong political opinions on social media against the Hamas government. Second, she had been threatened by her ex-husband and her […]
We are pleased to announce that a number of members of chambers have been successfully ranked in Legal 500 2023 edition: Immigration – Tier 3: Goldsmith Chambers has a strong reputation in immigration, with a number of experienced juniors to its name, including Charlotte Bayati, well known for her work in cases involving Tamil refugees, often victims […]
The Education and Training Committee of the Health and Care Professions Council had refused an application for registration by an applicant who had made a character declaration regarding a conviction involving dishonesty. Heather Beckett represented the applicant at the oral appeal of the decision, instructed under the Public Access Rules, and successfully argued that on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr Proudman was led by Sally Stone QC, 1GC and instructed by Harriet Brame, Miles and Partners on behalf of the respondent mother. The case concerned FGM, forced and child marriage and domestic abuse in an extreme religious sect. The family are asylum seekers, feeling the sect from abroad. The judgment states, “Individuals in the sect […]
Dr Proudman to represent women’s refuges in family court case about service of court orders There have long been concerns that refuge residential addresses are inadvertently disclosed to parties in family law proceedings. A court case later this year is set to address the correct procedure for serving family court orders on mothers staying in […]
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