Issues surrounding text message evidence in Rape Trials
Anthony Metzer KC contributes to the debate about rape and sexual crimes in the i newspaper https://inews.co.uk/news/text-messages-kisses-justice-rape-victims-2134371
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Anthony Metzer KC contributes to the debate about rape and sexual crimes in the i newspaper https://inews.co.uk/news/text-messages-kisses-justice-rape-victims-2134371
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Dr Charlotte Proudman was instructed by solicitors on behalf of the appellant mother to apply to stay a court order for child contact whilst her appeal is pending in the High Court. The mother is appealing against a fact-finding decision in which her allegations of domestic abuse were unproven. Mostyn J set out the relevant […]
Anthony Metzer KC and Dr Charlotte Proudman represented two appellant mothers in an appeal concerning allegations of rape, domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. The court addressed the following propositions in the Judgment: A) Whether the family court should apply a consistent definition of (i) rape, (ii) sexual assault or (iii) consent, making clear the difference between […]
Meyrick earlier appeared in the Court of Appeal in October/november in an appeal against conviction or sentence regarding a conspiracy to rob. The appeal against conviction was based on the wrongful admission of evidence. In this case it was asserted contrary to the judge’s ruling the evidence was in fact “bad character” and should not […]
Q v R [2022] EWHC 2961 (Fam) Dr Proudman was instructed by Melanie Bridgen at Nelsons Law on behalf of the respondent father who opposed the child’s summary return to Ukraine under Article 13(b) because it is a war zone according to the father’s case. The Judge ordered the summary return of the child to […]
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 […]
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