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Dominic Bell Secures Acquittal

Dominic Bell secured the acquittal of a door supervisor who was charged with a serious assault upon a patron of  the nightclub for whom he worked. The case involved a frame by frame analysis of CCTV footage and the question of causation relating to injuries. As a result of careful cross-examination, the judge at Canterbury […]

Chambers & Partners 2021

Chambers is delighted to announce that a number of members of chambers have been ranked in Chambers & Partners 2021 edition. Anthony Metzer QC – Police Law (Mainly Claimant) – Silks – Band 2Well versed in actions against the police, including claims for malicious prosecution, false imprisonment and assault. He is noted for his skills […]

We Are Advocate Awards

Chambers is delighted to announce that several members have been nominated for awards with We Are Advocate (formerly the Bar Pro Bono Unit). They are: Anthony Metzer – Pro Bono QC of the Year Samina Iqbal – International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Sarah Pinder – Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Sangeetha […]

London Legal Walk 2020

Goldsmith Chambers braved the rain and strode out from Chambers to walk the usual scenic route for the London Legal Walk. Members who were not able to join in London, still partook in the 10k walk closer to home and even at home on treadmills. Chambers has so far raised a total of £380 for […]

Dominic D’Souza Secures Acquittal on Murder Charge

Dominic D’Souza, instructed by Arora Lodhi Heath, secures an acquittal for his client on a charge of murder after a 13 day Trial at the Central Criminal Court. https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/randy-skuse-murder-accused-acquitted-1-6821289

Jerry Hayes interviewed on BBC Documentary

BBC 1 have screened a documentary about the Liam Allan case which was prosecuted by Jerry, entitled ‘I am not a rapist’. It can be found on BBC iplayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08pldr0/i-am-not-a-rapist

Dominic Bell secures acquittal in first jury trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court

LF was charged with an armed robbery of a jewellery shop where jewels to the value of £750,000 were stolen. The case was investigated by the Flying Squad. This was the first trial to be heard at Snaresbrook following lockdown and presented various challenges, not least the disadvantages to a defendant in custody during the […]

Chambers Jury Trial Statement

Members of the criminal team in Goldsmith Chambers both prosecute and defend in trials throughout England and Wales.  We unanimously  and wholeheartedly support  trial by jury. Suggestions have been made in recent days from the judiciary and the MOJ that there should be a temporary suspension of  trial by jury in “either way” offences.  The […]

 

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