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James Thacker KC prosecutes Murder trial at the Old Bailey
On 7 July 2026 the jury unanimously convicted Kevon Jenkins for the murder of a 22 year old man in Wembley. Detailed analysis of CCTV demonstrated that the defendant travelled from his home address to Wembley Police Station, where he was required to report following…
A new approach to deprivation of liberty
This month has seen a significant change in how practitioners and courts are to approach deprivations of liberty for both adults and children moving forward with the Supreme Court decision in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland of a devolution issue under…
Leave to Oppose Adoption: Good Practice Guidance
In this article, Oliver Millington considers R (A Child: Leave to Oppose Adoption) [2026] EWCA Civ 673, a helpful reminder of guidance to be applied when the court is considering an application for leave to oppose the making of an adoption order. In the recent case…
When is a father not a father?
Oliver Millington looks at the Court of Appeal’s decision in Re J (Loss of Parental Responsibility) [2026] EWCA Civ 344, which provides clear guidance that an unmarried man who is registered on a child’s birth certificate does not acquire parental responsibility unless he is, in…
The Dekagram: 6th July 2026
This week Bethany Hutchison considers a recent Court of Appeal decision on negligence by omission, and Sarah Prager KC examines how to deal with multiparty claims. If you missed the recent dekinar on claims arising from carriage by sea and air presented by Sarah and…
When the Specialists Mark Their Own Homework
RAIB Investigations, Coroners’ Constrained Powers, and Why Families Must Still Press By James Byrne and Giles Mooney KC Introduction The recent collision between two trains at Bedford is a sober reminder of how suddenly lives can be lost on the railway, and of the machinery…
The Dekagram: 29th June 2026
This week Sarah Prager KC examines a case featuring litigation conduct on the part of the claimant said to be so egregious that it should sound in costs; and another relating to post-judgment requests for ‘clarification’ so egregious that the judge refused to answer them….
R v J (2026) Kingston-Upon-Thames
Naomi Ryan successfully prosecuted a YouTube content creator who disrupted an international rugby match for possession of an item for use in a fraud. The case is covered in this news article.
Success for Lord Faulks KC and Johnathan Payne in the Court of Appeal in the case of Burger v. (1) JD Wetherspoon Plc and (2) Risk Solutions Ltd [2026]
The case considered the issue of vicarious liability and independent contractors. Mr Burger was injured by door staff employed by Risk Solutions. Risk Solutions had been engaged by JDW pursuant to a contract for services to provide door services at a JDW venue. At first…
Lucy Lodewyke represents the family of Christopher Karieren at Inquest
Lucy was instructed by Caroline Murgatroyd from Hudgell Solicitors to represent the family at a 3 day inquest into the death of Christopher Karieren this month. Christopher attended two hospitals seeking help for suicidal thoughts and despite 1-1 observations being ordered to protect his safety,…
Deka Chambers at Alarm National Conference 2026
The ALARM National Conference is taking place the 22nd and and 23rd of June in Manchester. We have an exhibition stand at the event, staffed by David Barrow and Jamie Moylan. Do come and say hello if you’re attending. We are at stand 16. Paul…
The Dekagram: 22nd June 2026
This week Sarah Prager KC considers a recent case on legal professional privilege, and asks whether the government is moving quickly enough to deal with high-risk cosmetic procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts, notorious to litigators as carrying a significant risk of complications including fatalities….
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