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Rape & Sexual Assault Acquittal

11 March 2025

Following a 2-week trial at Inner London Crown Court, a defendant facing rape and sexual assault allegations in respect of two separate complainants,...

Drug-Rape Student Convicted

6 March 2025

After a 6-week trial at Inner London Crown Court, and what has been described as possibly the biggest rape investigation in Britain, an individual...

Two Convicted in Alleyway Stabbing

5 March 2025

Following a 5-week trial at the Central Criminal Court, two men were convicted of murdering a 22-year-old in Croydon, South London. The victim was...

Witness - Issue 387

4 March 2025

A free weekly collection of criminal law links - for practitioners, law students, and to anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system of...

Six Defendants Found Guilty of Murder and Robbery

26 February 2025

Mr Michael Obasi disappeared on the evening of 14 March 2024. He was a much-loved son, father and brother. His family reported him missing...

Youth’s Convicted of Attempted Murder

18 February 2025

Three defendants have been convicted for their part in a shooting in East London last May. The victim was shot through the back with a sawn-off...

Defence of Private Prosecution for Fraud

31 January 2025

Kathryn Arnot Drummond represents client who faced private prosecution for fraud. Issues: private prosecutions, duty of candour and s.19...

Murder Trial Begins of Alleged Killers Who Went to Pub After Stabbing

31 January 2025

Two individuals are currently on trial for the murder of a 22 year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon, South London. Anthony Orchard KC leading...

Armed Robbers Sentenced at Kingston

29 January 2025

Rupert Kent prosecuted two men accused of having committed a campaign of robberies that included the well-publicised robbery of a Chelsea...

5KBW Criminal Appeals Newsletter - Issue 3

28 January 2025

The latest edition of The Appeal Brief, the 5KBW Criminal Appeals Unit newsletter is now live. Click here. In this issue we provide case summaries...

Cyber-Criminals Sentenced at Snaresbrook

28 January 2025

Sam Willis prosecuted three cyber-criminals for building and running a website used by fraudsters to circumvent bank security checks. Investigated by...

King’s Counsel Appointment

24 January 2025

We are delighted to announce that James Brown is to be appointed King’s Counsel (KC). The Lord Chancellor will formally bestow the title...

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Latest News

Rape & Sexual Assault Acquittal

Drug-Rape Student Convicted

Two Convicted in Alleyway Stabbing

Witness - Issue 387

Six Defendants Found Guilty of Murder and Robbery

Youth’s Convicted of Attempted Murder

Defence of Private Prosecution for Fraud

Murder Trial Begins of Alleged Killers Who Went to Pub After Stabbing

Armed Robbers Sentenced at Kingston

5KBW Criminal Appeals Newsletter - Issue 3

Cyber-Criminals Sentenced at Snaresbrook

King’s Counsel Appointment