Following a three-week trial at the Old Bailey Marcos Monzo was convicted of the murder of 14 year old Daniel Anjorin. Tom Little KC was leading counsel for the prosecution. The defendant attacked Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword as he walking to school. The issue on that offence was one of diminished responsibility. The jury rejected that partial defence. In addition the defendant was convicted of three offences of attempted murder (including of a Police officer) and two offences of wounding with intent. He will be sentenced on 27th June 2025. A press report of the trial can be found here.
Daniel Anjorin: Man guilty of murdering schoolboy in Hainault – BBC News
In this week’s Dekagram Tom Collins and Julia Brechtelsbauer consider two recent High Court decisions of Master Davison (in his twin roles as KBD Master and Admiralty Registrar). Tom was instructed in Rehman, which provides reassurance for care home defendants in Covid‑19 litigation that such…
Many congratulations to Edward Lamb KC who is recommended as a London Children Law King’s Counsel in the 2026 Doyles Guide. The 2026 listing of leading London Children Law King’s Counsel details King’s Counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law…
At a recent ceremony Adam Dawson MBE received his MBE medal from Princess Anne for services to charity and service to the Jewish Community. Adam was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. For over 30 years Adam has been involved in the heart of the Jewish community, leading several charities and organisations. After a…
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