Dominic Raab blasts ‘mercenary’ British barrister for agreeing to prosecute pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong David Perry QC is acting against pro-democracy campaigners in China Nine activists include newspaper proprietor Jimmy Lai and Martin Lee Mr Perry’s friends have said that he is just following legal ‘cab rank’ principle By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Courts service apologises to second black barrister in three months after mistaking them for a defendant Luke McLean was assumed to be the defendant at a London magistrates’ court The pupil barrister was asked twice if he was a defendant by two court workers Comes after barrister Alexandra Wilson was repeatedly mistaken for a defendant … Read more
Alcoholic barrister, 29, who broke receptionist’s jaw with a hockey stick after drinking session gets suspended sentence and keeps his job Alcoholic barrister Felix Evans battered a hotel receptionist with a hockey stick Professional tribunal ruled 29-year-old Evans had reformed his life since attack He hit the receptionist twice on the back and once in the … Read more
Alcoholic barrister, 29, who broke receptionist’s jaw with a hockey stick after drinking session gets suspended sentence and keeps his job Alcoholic barrister Felix Evans battered a hotel receptionist with a hockey stick Professional tribunal ruled 29-year-old Evans had reformed his life since attack He hit the receptionist twice on the back and once in the … Read more
Rachel Riley and Tracy-Ann Oberman drop lawsuit against barrister who re-tweeted blogger’s ‘defamatory’ article claiming they had ‘harassed’ 16-year-old Labour-supporting girl The Countdown presenter and former EastEnders star had started legal action They were suing ‘Buddhist Barrister’ Jane Heybroek over blog retweet in court Pair’s case looked strong after judge said blog could be considered … Read more
It’s really war! Coleen Rooney hires Johnny Depp’s barrister for her Wagatha Christie battle with Rebekah Vardy Mrs Rooney has asked David Sherborne to fight claims she defamed Mrs Vardy After talks between WAGs failed, insiders are expecting dramatic showdown By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 02:29 BST, 26 July … Read more
It’s really war! Coleen Rooney hires Johnny Depp’s barrister for her Wagatha Christie battle with Rebekah Vardy Mrs Rooney has asked David Sherborne to fight claims she defamed Mrs Vardy After talks between WAGs failed, insiders are expecting dramatic showdown By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 02:29 BST, 26 July … Read more
A barrister has raised more than £60,000 to sue LGBT charity Stonewall and her chambers for allegedly trying to ‘silence’ her for her stance on transgender issues. Allison Bailey has lodged a claim at the Employment Tribunal against Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers, alleging she was victimised ‘because of concerns I raised about Stonewall’s actions.’ … Read more
A barrister has raised more than £60,000 to sue LGBT charity Stonewall and her chambers for allegedly trying to ‘silence’ her for her stance on transgender issues. Allison Bailey has lodged a claim at the Employment Tribunal against Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers, alleging she was victimised ‘because of concerns I raised about Stonewall’s actions.’ … Read more