Feb 17, 2021 | News
On 8th February 2021 the Armed Forces Bill 2021 had its second reading in the House of Commons. Opening the debate Johnny Mercer, Minister of State for Defence People and Veterans (late 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery) noted that “the Bill of Rights of 1688...
Feb 9, 2021 | News
Michael was recently instructed to resist an application to strike out a claim for credit hire on the basis that the claim was an abuse of process. Michael was successful in persuading the Court that the recent decision of Her Honour Judge Backhouse, sitting in the...
Feb 5, 2021 | News
Peter Glenser QC is defending the alleged gunman in a seven-handed trial. The gunman is being accused of murder, conspiracy to rob, and conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition. Peter is representing one of several defendants charged with joint enterprise murder...
Jan 25, 2021 | News
Amiee Parkes was part of the successful prosecution team in Operation Lapis where four teenage gang members were found to be responsible for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Wolverhampton. The trial lasted around 13 weeks at Wolverhampton Crown Court and involved...
Jan 22, 2021 | News
On 11 January 2021 the Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021 came into force, changing again the position for landlords and tenants in England and in this article Rebecca summarises the implications. The Regulations will be...
Jan 22, 2021 | News
Cornwall Street Barristers are delighted to announce Matthew Bolt (Call 2012), formerly of 5 Pump Court, has joined Chambers. Described as hands on, easy to work with, and someone who quickly gets to the heart of a case and adds value, he is a high calibre advocate...
