Cases
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Criminal Defence
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Instructed as Leading Junior
Regina v RR Murder: Epping Forest “honour” killing;
Regina v TF Murder: Mentally disturbed defendant killing partner;
Regina v JP Murder: Drunk defendant killing best friend;
Regina v RF Attempted Murder: Horrific attack causing multiple injuries;
Regina v BG Causing death by dangerous driving. Newly qualified driver loses control. Car hits schoolchildren;
Regina v MT Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Major police operation to eradicate drug dealing in residential area. Represented main defendant out of 50 arrested;
Regina v MR “County lines” drug conspiracy;
Regina v S & ors. Gang grooming vulnerable teenagers
Instructed as Led Junior
Regina v B & ors. Murder: Gangland contract killing;
Regina v C Kidnapping, false imprisonment and sexual assaults on family;
Regina v D.T Murder. Husband on wife
Regina v SH & ors. Attempted Murder. Machete attack
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Criminal Prosecution
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Regularly instructed by RASSO in serious sexual allegations. Recent cases include:
Regina v T Multiple rapes. Victims met online;
Regina v BS Rape in marriage
Regina v P Rape of prostitute
Regina v M & ors Rape of vulnerable woman
Other recent cases include
Regina v M multiple stabbings
Regina v AS & ors Kidnapping and serious gang related assaults
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Fraud and Financial Crime
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Regina v G fraudulent managing agent. Huge losses.
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Trading Standards
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Regina v W trader preying on the elderly
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Military Cases
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Regina -v- Pt M & ors Murder in Iraq
Numerous other cases including serious sexual assaults.
Professional Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Essex Bar Mess
- Association of Military Court Advocates
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Grade 3 CPS Counsel
CPS Rasso Panel
Direct Access
Gareth Hughes is approved to accept instructions direct from international and UK clients on a direct access basis, without the need for a solicitor intermediary in appropriate cases.