Tim Capstick appointed as a District Judge
We are delighted to announce that Tim Capstick has been appointed as a Full Time District Judge.
Tim joined Chambers at 6 Park Square in 1987 and was pupil to Scott (now Judge) Wolstenholme.
Kama Melly QC interviewed on Radio 5 live, BBC2 and SKY News
Kama Melly QC has today given interviews to Radio 5 live’s Nicky Campbell, BBC2’s Victoria Derbyshire television programme and SKY News.
Kama was asked to give expert analysis into the recent failed Rape Trials of Liam Allen and Isaac Itiary .
Park Square Barristers support Kirklees Social Care for Christmas toy collection
This year we are supporting Kirklees Social Care for a collection of toys to be distributed to children who are on the cusp of going into care.
Patrick Palmer prosecutes high profile death by dangerous driving
Patrick Palmer recently prosecuted a high-profile case involving a 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to five counts of causing death by dangerous driving after the stolen vehicle crashed. The incident was described as “supremely dangerous” and a “truly shocking crime”.
Kama Melly QC successfully prosecutes a man accused of murdering his stepfather
Kama Melly QC has successfully prosecuted a man accused of murdering his stepfather after he changed his plea to guilty midway through his trial. 52-year-old Wayne Thornton had originally admitted the manslaughter of 79-year-old John Uttley, though denied murder.
Richard Wright QC & Craig Hassall successfully prosecute 50-year-old murderer
Richard Wright QC and Craig Hassall have obtained a conviction for murder in relation to the death of a baby on Teesside in 1968. David Dearlove, the stepfather of Paul Booth evaded prosecution in the 1960s by suggesting that the child had sustained the fatal head injury by falling out of bed.
Park Square Barristers Welcomes new Head Receptionist
We are delighted to welcome Sonia Kainth to Park Square Barristers as our new Head Receptionist. Holding several years Front of House experience having worked at Hudgell Solicitors and Rothschilds Investment Bank, Sonia will be a welcome addition to our team.
Allan Armbrister prosecutes Uber driver accused of sexual assault
Naveed Iqbal, an Uber taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting two of his passengers in Leeds, has lost an appeal to keep his private hire licence. Leeds City Council claimed Naveed Iqbal used his brother’s Uber driver login whilst he was away and assaulted two women on separate occasions.