CBA No Returns Action
Members of 187 Chambers will not be accepting returns in relation to publicly funded AGFS cases from 11 April 2022. Chambers will observe the Criminal Bar Association protocol and will ensure that...
James Onalaja Addresses the JUSTICE Student Conference 2022 on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict and the Importance of the Rule of International Law
James Onalaja addressed the JUSTICE Student Conference 2022 on the 10th March ‘22, as part of a panel discussion on the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the Rule of Law. The panel explored: the alleged...
David Lyons Secured Verdicts of Not Guilty in Respect of One Count of Attempted Rape and Two Counts of Trespass with Intent to Commit a Sexual Offence
David Lyons secured verdicts of not guilty in respect of one count of attempted rape and two counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence. On the remaining two counts, the Defendant, who...
Dr Andreas O’Shea Secures Acquittal for Offence of Being Concerned in the Supply of Cocaine after Judge Withdraws Main Defence from the Jury
Dr Andreas O’Shea represented MW at Kingston-Upon-Thames Crown Court for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, in this case cocaine. The defences of duress and modern slavery were run on the...
Matthew Bagnall Secures Acquittal of Bus Driver Charged with Causing Death of Passenger by Dangerous Driving
Matthew Bagnall, instructed by Thompsons Solicitors, secures acquittal, after trial, of bus driver charged with causing death of passenger by dangerous driving. Read the 4 news articles below:...
David Lyons Secured the Acquittal on Charges of Possession with Intent to Supply and Possession of Criminal Property of a Man, Found with 2.5 kgs of Skunk, £2500 in Cash and a Mobile Phone with Drug Messages on it
The defence was that the drugs were for personal use and that the money was from his legitimate business. The case involved the detailed cross-examination of a serving police officer appearing as a...
Pupillage FAQ
On 14th December 2021, 187 Chambers hosted an online seminar to help those considering applying for criminal pupillages. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed questions. To assist...
Landmark Decision on Facilitation of Unlawful Entry by Small Boats Across the English Channel
Bani et al [2021] EWCA Crim 1958, CA Sean Kivdeh and Dr Andreas O’Shea appeared for Al Anzi in the Court of Appeal. On the 21st December 2021, the court, sitting as a Special Court, and consisting of...
Caroline Milroy Has Been Appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, Assigned to the Mental Health Jurisdiction
Caroline Milroy has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, assigned to the Mental Health jurisdiction. She will continue her...
Pupillage Seminar – Tuesday 14th December
187 Chambers will be hosting a Zoom seminar at 7pm on Tuesday 14th December 2021. The meeting is expected to last an hour or a little over. It is intended for anyone who missed out on the opportunity...