District Judge Appointments for Andrew Wilson and Camilla Buck
PSQB are delighted to hear the news that Andrew Wilson and Camilla Buck have been appointed District Judges.
Chris Dunn prosecutes two rapists securing jail sentences amounting to 29 years.
Chris Dunn successfully prosecuted two men for the sexual assult of a teenage girl – both jailed for 29 years combined.
PSQB Newsletter 2021
This edition of the PSQB Newsletter is now available for download below.
Ben Thomas represents Heating Engineering Company for Breach of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
The defendant company were heating engineers and had been operating for fifty years with an unblemished record. They pleaded guilty to breaching sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 in relation to work undertaken at a school in Chester Le Street to install a new heating system.
PSQB Black Tie dinner celebrates the silk appointments of Mark McKone QC and Craig Hassall QC
The Black Tie Dinner at Aspire was held on Friday and was attended by 140 people. This included current members of chambers, ex-members (including several members of the Judiciary), Pupils and PSQB staff. This was the first Chambers dinner for over 2 years and the event was a great success. The evening concluded with speeches […]
New Criminal Fees Clerk – Nick Dolan starts at PSQB
Nick Dolan joins our Fees & Accounts team today as a Criminal Fees Clerk. Nick completed a Law Degree at Leeds Metropolitan University before starting his clerking career at St Pauls Chambers in 2010. He moved to Broadway House Chambers in 2018. Nick is experienced in billing all aspects of Criminal prosecution and defence fees, […]
122 delegates attend PSQB Family Team’s Super Seminar
Thank you to everyone that attended the Family Team online seminar last night. The seminar was free to attend and attracted 2.5 hours CPD points. The programme of speakers included: Charlotte Worsley – 18 months on, where are we now? Recent guidance and public law case update. James Hargan – No Case to Answer in the Family Court? Dismissal at an […]
Kate Bisset instructed in inquest involving drowning in the River Ouse.
Kate Bisset represented the mother of Steven O’Neill in a 4 day inquest at the Harrogate Pavilions. Steven died in the River Ouse in April 2021, during a two week period in which 5 people died in the river.
Predatory Rapist handed 10 year jail sentence – Chris Dunn prosecutes
The defendant Ashley James Lloyd pleaded guilty to attacking two women 4 days into his trial at Leeds Crown Court.
Kirsten Mercer appointed Assistant Coroner for Northumberland
We are delighted to announce that Kirsten Mercer has been appointed as Assistant Coroner in Northumberland .
Kirsten will sit part time whilst continuing with her inquest practice.
Kirsten is a highly experienced inquest advocate, who represents interested persons in a wide range of matters from deaths arising out of road traffic collisions to unlawful killing.
President of the Family Division provides updated guidance on remote working in the Family Court
President of the Family Division provides updated guidance on remote working in the Family Court In an address to the Family Law Bar Association’s National Conference, Sir Andrew McFarlane provided his view on the desired approach to remote working in the Family Court, an extract of the address was then circulated, click here to read. […]
Anaum Riaz returns to practice from maternity leave
A warm welcome back to Anaum Riaz from maternity leave. Anaum has resumed her practice in family law, both public and private child, finance, civil and regulatory law. To view Anaum’s profile please click here. For further information please contact one of her clerks: Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604 Paul Foster on 0113 213 […]