Alexander Jacobs appointed to District Judge

The Queen has appointed Alexander Jacobs to be a District Judge.  The Lord Chief Justice has deployed him to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Westminster Magistrates’ Court with effect from 29 Janua... Continue Reading

Ian Windridge prosecutes woman who lied to give her criminal boyfriend an alibi

Lisa Sudale provided a false alibi for her boyfriend whilst he committed a robbery.  Originally she was spared jail but Ian Windridge, prosecuting, has successfully ensured an 18 month jail sentence after... Continue Reading

Pegasus Scholarship: Aadhithya Anbahan’s experiences within the American legal system

Aadhithya Anbahan has been awarded an outgoing Pegasus Scholarship from the Inns of Court Trust. Starting from the beginning of October 2017, she will be spending six weeks in Washington D.C working within... Continue Reading

Amy Jackson prosecutes dangerous driver

Amy Jackson prosecutes man who “drove like a maniac” before crashing into another car. Mr Brookes was told he was lucky no one was killed due to his dangerous driving when he was handed his sen... Continue Reading

Stuart Clarkson prosecutes arsonist

Stuart Clarkson prosecutes arsonist Samantha Capewell who, after being evicted, sneaked back in and started a fire. The serial arsonist has now also been linked to 15 arsons in Coventry. Read full story h... Continue Reading

Scott Coughtrie prosecutes violent shoplifter

Scott Coughtrie prosecutes a shoplifter who threatened supermarket staff with a bottle he had just stolen from store. The thief was tackled to the ground by a retired policeman. And, after being searched... Continue Reading

Earlier this month, St Ives Chambers welcomed two new Pupils – Eleanor Lake and Gareth-Lee Smith.

Earlier this month, St Ives Chambers welcomed two new Pupils – Eleanor Lake and Gareth-Lee Smith. Prior to being called to the Bar, Eleanor’s legal experience focused on trading standards at Warwic... Continue Reading

Stuart Clarkson prosecutes after man was attacked with a pool cue outside of a Coventry Nightclub

Stuart Clarkson prosecutes after man was attacked with a pool cue outside of a Coventry Nightclub. “After getting involved in an argument, a young man left the scene and returned with two friends, an... Continue Reading

Amy Jackson prosecutes in armed robbery case.

Robber who terrified shop worker with fake gun behind bars. Amy Jackson prosecutes in armed robbery case. “A robber who brandished an imitation gun and forced a shop worker to hand over cash from the... Continue Reading

Scott Coughtrie prosecutes driver who smashed into car carrying baby whilst trying escape police in country lanes.

“A man sped through narrow Devon lanes so fast police had to call off their pursuit – and minutes later found the wreckage of a car carrying a 10-month-old baby.  Ciaran Galvin, whose girlfrie... Continue Reading