After 18 years of addressing juries in cases involving serious sexual allegations, I am pretty sure that the point at which many trials are won for the defence is when they, the jurors, are asked to consider whether they themselves would make an important life decision based on the word of the Complainant.

A man and a woman have been jailed at Leeds Crown Court following the death of a three year old boy.

A woman who faked cancer in a £90,000 fraud has been jailed for 4 years and five months at York Crown Court.

We are delighted to be able to congratulate Kama Melly QC and Catherine Silverton on their very much deserved appointments as Recorders. A total of 133 Recorders have been appointed by The Queen. Their appointments will take effect from 4 April 2018.