Conservative MP Mark Pritchard criticised in @TECQC’s #telfordinquiry over his minimal contribution after declining to provide his ‘views, recommendations/opinions’… the inquiry concluded that more than 1,000 young girls in his constituency were abused

The Metropolitan Police are looking into claims that Wayne Couzens flashed @EmmaB_Radio in 2008 and officers “laughed in her face” when she reported it. She has bravely waived her right to anonymity to tell her story in today's @Telegraph: https://t.co/AI7AD0PYAc

Really excited to announce that after 3 great years at Carmelite, I have moved to @gardencourtlaw to continue developing my defence practice

Council care workers can help disabled people meet prostitutes without breaking the law, a judge has confirmed in a landmark ruling. https://t.co/mUHPi7UwgT

Carmelite’s @rascott2010 and @Gerard_Pitt successfully argue that a conspiracy count should be stayed as an abuse of process, as to proceed would be an affront to Justice. Both were instructed by @MYaphet at Saunders Solicitors.

24 hours left until the deadline closes. Change your life. And ours. https://t.co/ouGRKYXf9Q

Criminal defence practitioners from England and Wales are invited to take part in a focus group session on race and racism in the criminal justice system. It will help us to develop a guide aimed at making sure that Black lives matter in the legal system: https://t.co/6EMjCPUbmb

Really important work by Howard league seeking views of frontline criminal practitioners to make sure that #BlackLivesMatter in the justice system Sing up to the focus group 👇

Nine out of 10 children on remand in London come from BAME background

7 years since I was called to the bar. First afghan women to be called. ⁦@First100years⁩ Barrister of the year 2019. Don’t let anyone tell you can’t do it! The sky is the limit! If I can do it, anyone can. Back yourself. Ignore the haters #iamthebar

Joe Tarbert secures very favourable sentence in this case in which a train was almost derailed. The case received considerable press attention. https://t.co/3f4xONWmJg

The Million Mask Marchers protesting against having to wear masks is so peak 2020...

Joe Tarbert secures acquittal in alleged long-running benefit fraud. https://t.co/naGkUGFiSo

Amgad Salih, a 19 year old student from Peckham who is studying at the University of Oxford, shared this picture that his friend organised. They recreated the typical Oxford Bullingdon picture but with black students, to show black representation and inspire more Peckham people.

We’re very pleased to welcome our new Senior Clerk, Ben Heaviside, who starts with us today.

This black barrister/defendant discussion reminds me of something a friend used to say: Liberal black academics ask why they're always confused for a cleaner. Radical black academics ask why all the cleaners are black.

That first jury speech... that’s a special feeling. Never imagined it would be from the witness box...all the more memorable!

,@carmeliteuk 'Mr Pitt, although the appeal has been dismissed; I speak for all three members of the court in saying that, in our view, your advocacy was exemplary including dealing with a volley of questions from the Bench and this difficult appeal could not have been

Our Gerard Pitt earns a splendid success in the Court of Appeal in a challenge to the sentencing approach for offenders turning 18 before conviction. Full details here:

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our outstanding new Senior Clerk, Ben Heaviside, who joins Carmelite Chambers on 12th October 2020 from 2 Hare Court. Full details here: