Amy Jackson

Amy is a specialist criminal practitioner instructed by the defence and prosecution.

Amy’s practice spans serious offences of all types.  She is regularly instructed to defend in cases of rape, historic sexual abuse, and offences involving children.  Her style of successfully cross-examining children and vulnerable witnesses has been repeatedly noted and complimented.

Amy also regularly defends in cases of attempted murder, armed robbery, kidnap, blackmail, serious violence, and possession of drugs with intent to supply.  She has significant experience of representing youths charged with serious offences.

Amy also enjoys a strong prosecution practice, often prosecuting multi handed conspiracies.  She holds the belief that acting for both the prosecution and defence makes her a more astute and successful advocate.  She acts for the Crown Prosecution Service, UK Border Agency, Department of Business and Local Authorities.

Notable Cases

R v Rehman & others (2018)

Multi-handed prosecution across 3 indictments for armed car jacking conspiracies.  Full convictions secured following trial.  Involved complex cell site and expert evidence.

R v Ali (2018)

Defence of an 18 year old charged with the Attempted Murder of a 16 year old by shooting.  Early advice and representations to the CPS secured an alternative plea to s.18 and an exceptionally lenient sentence.

R v B (2018)

Led by Queens Counsel on Attempted Murder.

R v D (2017)

Defence of a step-father accused of conspiracy to rape his young daughter in order to use her as a surrogate.  Received national press.

R v Markowski (2017)

Defence in a case of human trafficking and modern slavery.  Received national press.

R v Lasmanis (2017)

Defence in a case of causing death by dangerous driving.

R v M (2017)

Acquittal secured for a man accused of seriously sexually assaulting his daughter over 50 years ago.

Operation Fox (2016)

Prosecution of a complex five handed conspiracy to burgle involving cell site analysis, footprint comparison and forensic evidence, concluding in the conviction of all defendants.

R v KW (2016)

Unanimous acquittal of care worker accused of serious sexual assault on elderly female.  Case involved the use of a defence intermediary.

R v H (2016)

Unanimous acquittal in a case of rape and blackmail.  The case alleged rape followed by the forced sending of intimate photographs.  Significant telephone evidence was involved.

R v W (2015)

Defending a father charged with sexually assaulting his 7 year old daughter. Hung jury. Inconsistencies highlighted in cross examination of the young witness lead to the Crown’s decision not to seek a re-trial.

R v Delaney & others

Prosecution of a 4 handed conspiracy to rob jewellers. Evidence included body mapping and forensic evidence. All defendants convicted.

R v Blake & others (2014)

Led in the successful prosecution of 5 defendants for conspiracy to kidnap, rob, blackmail and pervert the course of justice.

R v Edwards (2013)

Acquittal secured following trial on possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Complex hearsay arguments involved.

To find out more, email crimeclerks@stiveschambers.co.uk.