Henry Skudra, a specialist in proceeds of crime matters, has commented on the recent important Court of Appeal confiscation case of R v Andrewes [2020] EWCA Crim 1055 in the latest edition of Lloyd's Law Reports: Financial Crime. This key case…
Gurdeep Garcha QC is representing a Smethwick man who has gone on trial for the murder of his mother and stepfather. The two victims were found at their home in Oldbury in February 2020 several days after they were killed.…
A 'section 22' application under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been refused. The prosecution asked the court to uplift the available amount of an order made several years ago against Henry’s client. The application would have forced the…
Jamie Scott, instructed by West Midlands Police, has successfully resisted an appeal by way of case stated against a dog destruction order. The police seized a Rottweiler after it had attacked a person. A destruction order was made by Birmingham…
Naomi Nelson-Cofie has successfully argued an appeal against sentence in the Court of Appeal. Naomi, who was instructed by Ian Henery Solicitors, argued that her client's sentence of four years imposed for robbery was excessive. The Court of Appeal agreed…
A bill giving effect to the first stage of the Law Commission’s recommendations relating to sentencing law has received Royal Assent. The Sentencing Pre-consolidation Act 2020 is the first stage of simplifying sentencing laws. Henry Skudra was a member of…
After a hiatus of more than two months, trial by jury has returned. Graham Russell of Citadel Chambers prosecuted the first jury trial in the Midlands since the Covid-19 lockdown began in March 2020. The trial took place between 26…
Ilana Davis, who successfully completed her pupillage earlier this year, represented a man charged with Attempted Murder at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. The offence is said to have been committed during the lockdown period. Ilana’s client was sent to Birmingham Crown…
The finalists for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards 2020 have been announced. Citadel Chambers are delighted to announced that Richard Davenport has been nominated as one of three finalists for the Barrister of the Year prize. Richard…
The Administrative Division of the High Court have dismissed an appeal by way of case stated, brought by a local authority in respect of their power to issue Community Protection Notices (‘CPNs’) to parents. Rupert Jones was instructed for the…