Doughty Street Crime
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Barristers specialising in Serious & Complex Crime, Fraud, Extradition, Appeals, & International Crime. Follow us on Bluesky @doughtystcrime.bsky.social
London, Manchester
Joined April 2012
We are proud to share that we have attained Band 1 in Crime in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025! In addition, we’re excited to have maintained Band 1 in Extradition and have gained new recognition with rankings in 2 new practice sectors -
Doughty Street Chambers is proud to announce another year of excellent success in the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025. We are now recognised in over 29 practice areas of expertise, which includes top band set rankings in Civil Liberties & Human
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Laura Stockdale was instructed by Somsul Hoque of @ABVSolicitors. 2/2
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Laura Stockdale (@lrcstockdale) successfully defended a man who stood trial on charges of rape, coercive control and multiple physical assaults against his former partner. Read more here: https://t.co/2TepXUB3Gz 1/2
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Laura Stockdale successfully defended a man who stood trial on charges of rape, coercive control an
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DC and TP, represented by David Bentley KC and Kirsty Brimelow KC (@Kirsty_Brimelow) , leading Yvonne Kramo (@yvonnekramo), cleared of murder/manslaughter at Old Bailey, following a 5 week trial. David Bentley KC (instructed by Paul Benson at McLartys Solicitors) led Brian
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Cayman Islands Court of Appeal quashes Sandra Hill’s conviction for harassment - Edward Fitzgerald KC represented Ms Hill, leading Amelia Fosuhene of Brady Attorneys-at-Law. https://t.co/MFykzA62BP
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In a judgment handed down on 29 May 2025, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal quashed journalist Sandra Hill’s conviction under s.90 of the Information and Communications Technology Act (2017 Revisi
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Successful application to amend SHPO. Violet Smart was instructed by Grace Loncraine of @CommonsLegal. https://t.co/yDtLaqjJ1H
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The applicant, whose SHPO had been imposed in 2015 for life, had been prohibited, with no qualification, from intentionally touching any person under the age of 16.
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Acquittal for modern slaves found in cannabis farm. Louise Willocx was instructed by Ashley Tibble from @ABVSolicitors. https://t.co/sKDrY9h8av
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Following an 8-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court, Louise
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Writ of habeas corpus granted against HMYOI Feltham. An out of hours application for a writ of habeas corpus was made by Kate O'Raghallaigh (@koraghallaigh) at night on 20 August 2024 before Mr Justice Mould, instructed by Claire Dissington of GT Stewart (@GTStewartSols) who
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On 19 May 2025, Mr Justice Mould issued an order and made findings in the case of TS v Governor of HMYOI Feltham.
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The High Court has overturned an order for the extradition of a man, represented by Malcolm Hawkes (@MalcolmHawkes), to Slovakia to serve a sentence of one-year’s imprisonment. Malcolm was instructed by James Achillea and Noam Almaz of @StokoePartners. https://t.co/IGX7HrAoPk
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The High Court has overturned an order for the extradition of a man, represented by Malcolm Hawkes, to Slovakia to serve
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Divisional Court rules South African extradition request abused the court’s process | Richard Payne continues to be represented by Ben Cooper KC (@cooper_lion) and Mary Westcott (@marycwestcott), instructed by Frank Brazell and Rory Fazan of @sperrinlaw. https://t.co/b5qsqdecJI
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On 30 April 2025 Richard Payne’s extradition request was found to be an abuse of the court’s process. His appeal was allowed after proceedings that had lasted 30 months. The court agree
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Acquittal for man charged with multiple counts of rape Sean Summerfield was instructed by Sunita Mehta of @ABVSolicitors
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Sean Summerfield secures acquittal for man charged with 3 counts of rape, assault by penetration and sexual assault. T
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Liam Walker KC (@LiamWalker_7) represents Doctor acquitted of COVID Fraud Liam was instructed by Robert Dynowski of @EdwardsDuthie
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Liam Walker KC represented Dr A, a psychiatrist, who was acquitted by a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court of allegedly conspiri
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The National Association for Youth Justice and the Youth Practitioners’ Association are hosting an event in association with the The Howard League for Penal Reform on girls in custody on Tuesday 20 May at Doughty Street Chambers. Get your ticket here:
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Tickets are now available for Girls in Custody: Exploring the Harms at Doughty Street Chambers, 54 Doughty Street on Tue 20 May 2025 at 5:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure...
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We have some great speakers for a lively discussion on the issue of girls in penal custody, now including Dr Pippa Goodfellow @pgoodfellow_ to share her research & insights. Now less than a month away! book your place ⬇️ @YPATweet @TheHowardLeague @DoughtyStPublic
✳️ join us at our next event ✳️ 🔗 tickets available here: https://t.co/E1PoVf9qwj
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Rupert Bowers KC leading Kate O’Raghallaigh (@koraghallaigh) and instructed by Cobleys solicitors (@CobleysLtd) appeared for Katrin Ivanova, the lead defendant at trial, in the high profile Russian espionage case. https://t.co/SxfI28LWeo
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Katrin Ivanova’s barrister says her sentence should reflect her admin duties and not equate her with ‘classic spy cases’
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Extradition: High Court orders release on bail pending appeal outcome: Malcolm Hawkes (@MalcolmHawkes) has persuaded the High Court to admit a man to conditional bail, who is the subject of ongoing extradition proceedings brought by the Czech Republic. The decision overturned
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Malcolm Hawkes has persuaded the High Court to admit a man to conditional bail, who is the subject o
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Court of Appeal overturns finding of dangerousness and reduces sentence in terrorism case for teenager with autism spectrum disorder Edward Fitzgerald KC and Rabah Kherbane were instructed as fresh counsel in the case of Wheeler [2025] EWCA Crim 558, a significant judgment for
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UK taxi driver defeats Sudan war crimes and incitement of terrorism charges. Rabah Kherbane (@RabahKherbane) from Doughty Street Chambers was instructed by Jonathan Black (@jonblackbsb), Partner at BSB Solicitors.
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AB was subject to an investigation for multiple offences of incitement to commit acts of terrorism in Sudan under s.
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