7th Dec 2018
The decision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, not to discipline managers at Royal Bank of Scotland’s former restructuring unit, GRG, is being challenged by Neil Mitchell in a Judicial Review. Neil Mitchell is represented by Dr Anton van Dellen. The Judicial Review has been extensively covered in the press: […]
5th Dec 2018
On 22 November Goldsmith Chambers welcomed a wide range of immigration and civil practitioners to its Seminar on Unlawful Detention and False Imprisonment, hosted at BPP University in Holborn. Attendees heard presentations from four members of Chambers, before having the opportunity to discuss further over drinks. Head of Chambers Anthony Metzer QC opened the event […]
2nd Dec 2018
To raise awareness of the new Pilot Practice Direction on FGM and forced marriage in family courts, Goldsmith Chambers and the NPCC collaborated to host a conference. Speakers included: Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlene, the President of the Family Division; Nancy Durrell McKenna, Safe Hands; Dr Charlotte Proudman, Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers; Pal Singh, Detective Sergeant; Dr Leyla Hussain, founder […]
19th Nov 2018
Chambers are pleased to announce that Anthony Metzer QC has been assigned as a Judge for the Immigration and Asylum Chambers of the Upper Tribunal. With this appointment he is authorised to preside over Judicial Reviews in the Upper Tribunal.
1st Nov 2018
Asylum seeker facing removal from UK despite young daughter being at risk of FGM Mother battles to remain in UK to protect nine-year-old subject to FGM protection order A failed asylum seeker is facing removal from the UK even though a judge has ruled her nine-year-old daughter could be subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) if taken abroad. In a […]
30th Oct 2018
Grace Ong, prosecuting, secured convictions in September and October for 2 familial rape cases and one multi-handed case involving 5 young defendants. The defendants in the rape cases were sentenced to 22 years and 18 years imprisonment respectively.
29th Oct 2018
In the latest episode of Thomson Reuters Legal UK & Ireland’s podcast series, The Hearing – the host, lawyer and social media commentator, Kevin Poulter, sits down with Dr Charlotte Proudman, Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers. The self-proclaimed feminist speaks the feminist movement, gender parity in the workplace, women’s only events, and the difficult subject of disclosure around rape cases. […]
25th Oct 2018
Goldsmith Chambers have again partnered with Westminster Russian Forum for an informal networking event on 7th November between 7pm and 8.30pm. Details here.
22nd Oct 2018
Marie de Redman, instructed by Birmingham firm Hussain Solicitors, successfully defended a 63 year old man charged with Assault by Penetration. The trial at Birmingham Crown Court lasted 5 days and involved cross examination of a vulnerable complainant with mental health issues and learning difficulties. The Jury were unanimous in finding the man Not Guilty […]
19th Oct 2018
Dominic D’Souza is currently defending an eight week case in the Republic of Ireland and is the first member of Goldsmith Chambers to have been granted exceptional rights of audience to appear in the Criminal Court of Justice.