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Timothy Hannam K.C. and Daniel White secure murder conviction in gang related stabbing
On 25th June 2026, Oumar Traore was convicted by a jury of the murder of Yassin Alama and having the zombie knife used to kill him on Hutton Road, in Birmingham. The murder, described by the sentencing Judge as “a shocking episode of violence on a residential street”, occurred on
Timothy Hannam KC is leading Rupert Jones in the murder trial of Jashan Singh
Timothy Hannam KC is currently leading Rupert Jones prosecuting the trial of Jashan Singh at Wolverhampton Crown Court. The prosecution case is that a fight broke out during Diwali celebrations at Phoenix Park, Wolverhampton, in October 2025. The prosecution allege that, at the end of the fight, Jashan Singh
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in the trial of Benjamin Day at Wolverhampton Crown Court
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in the trial of Benjamin Day at Wolverhampton Crown Court. The defendant, a 20 year old forensic science student, is alleged to have committed a “copycat” murder of a young woman, having become obsessed with the American television programme “Dexter”, in which the main character,
Rachel Brand KC leading Daniel White in prosecution of Dexter copycat murder
Benjamin Day, a forensic science student from Redditch, changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial, in which Rachel Brand KC and Daniel White were prosecuting. The trial, estimated to last two weeks, was held at Wolverhampton Crown Court. Day, who was 19 at
Theresa Hunt represents defendant accused of smuggling suitcases of cannabis into the UK from Thailand
The defendant travelled to Thailand with hand luggage only. On his return journey, he had two very large suitcases crammed full of cannabis. The trial, at Birmingham Crown Court, lasting four weeks and involving multiple defendants, revolved around the question as to what the defendants knew about the contents
Gurdeep Garcha K.C. successfully overturns conviction for West Midlands Police Officer
Gurdeep Garcha K.C. was successful in overturning a conviction for Assault by Beating against a police officer who has served West Midlands police for over 20 years. The officer was off duty at the time of the incident. He was alleged to have launched a wholly unprovoked assault against
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Zach Brettell accepts tenancy at Citadel Chambers following the successful completion of his pupillage
We are pleased to announce that Zach Brettell has accepted tenancy at Citadel Chambers following the successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Daniel White. On behalf of everyone at Citadel, we wish Zach the very best in his forthcoming career and have no doubt that the
Citadel Chambers welcomes Steve Hennessy
Citadel Chambers are delighted to welcome Steve Hennessy, joining us as a new tenant following his decision to transfer to The Bar. Formerly a partner at Smith Partnership Solicitors, Steve has years of experience as a successful and well-regarded Higher Courts Advocate, practicing primarily in Stoke and Stafford Crown
Rupert Jones and Curtis Myrie awarded red bags
Citadel Chambers are delighted to announce that two red bags have been awarded to junior members of chambers in recognition of their performance in recent cases. Commonly carried by barristers, ‘brief bags’ are used to store legal books, wigs, and robes, and often bear the owners monogrammed initials. They
Articles
Beyond the Courtroom: A Visit to Willowdene Rehabilitation
Written by Amanda O’Mara An insight into the work of Willowdene Rehabilitation and the importance of addressing the underlying causes of offending. Rehabilitation is not simply about giving someone a second chance or an ‘easy option’. When it succeeds, it also protects the public by reducing the
Q&A; Looking back on the pupillage experience at Citadel Chambers
Everyone at Citadel Chambers were delighted to recently welcome Zach Brettell as a tenant following his successful completion of pupillage with us. We asked him to share some insight into his pupillage experience at Citadel: What made you choose Citadel Chambers for your pupillage? I chose Citadel
Diabetes and Driving – What is the Law? written by Zach Brettell
For those living with diabetes, whether Type 1 or Type 2, the rules around driving can be unclear. According to the DVLA, diabetes is a proscribed disability. This means it’s not only something they need to be informed of, but importantly, can greatly affect your ability to lawfully drive