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Gordon Exall reviews APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims
In his blog Civil Litigation Brief, barrister Gordon Exall, has called the APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims, Fourth Edition “a book of considerable importance, assistance and utility” and said that it is a “must buy”. The book was edited Stuart McKechnie KC, and is…
The Dekagram: 20th April 2026
Now that Spring finally appears to have arrived, our thoughts have turned to intoxication – this week Sarah Prager KC examines the potential dangers for those serving alcohol posed by over-refreshed patrons. Meanwhile, Andrew Spencer considers a recent decision on case management in group claims….
Southport Inquiry: publication of the Phase 1 Report
On Monday 13 April 2026 Sir Adrian Fulford, Chair of the Southport Inquiry, published his Phase 1 report. Phase 1 of the Inquiry investigated the circumstances of the attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in which three young children lost their lives and others suffered life…
The Dekagram: 13th April 2026
This week Megan Bithel-Vaughan issues us with another warning on the use of AI in courts – despite our best efforts, litigators are still being caught out. You can’t say we didn’t warn you! Meanwhile Bethany Hutchison considers whether missing out a line of an…
Deka Chambers Pupils Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair Now Accepting Instructions
We are pleased to announce that Deka Chambers pupils, Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair, are now accepting instructions after starting the second 6 months of their pupillage. We are delighted for both of them and wish them the very best as they take this next…
Court of Appeal upholds convictions and 30 year sentence for multiple attempted murders in case prosecuted by Thom Dyke
In June 2023, Mr Bottarelli, who worked as a maintenance worker at Central Middlesex Hospital, carried out a spree of unprovoked and savage attacks against his colleagues, using a mattock (a tool similar to a large pickaxe) and a surgical scalpel. Mr Bottarelli was convicted…
Deka Chambers hosts the Aqeel H Noorali moot competition 2026
We were honoured to host the Aqeel H Noorali moot competition 2026 organised by representatives of The Bar and Mooting Society of King’s College London on Tuesday the 31st of March. Congratulations to Chloe Bowles, winner of the moot competition, who has won a mini pupillage at Deka Chambers. Many thanks to…
The Dekagram: 30th March 2026
This week Robbie Parkin relates a convoluted tale of case management woe, whilst Imogen Todd considers another decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union relating to air travel. The team will be taking a much needed break over the Easter bank holiday…
EGZ v Hertfordshire County Council and Others
A claim that three local authorities failed to protect an adolescent from child sexual and criminal exploitation has collapsed in the High Court after 3 weeks of evidence. The claimant, who had been accommodated at different times by each of the local authorities under section…
Coroner’s safety report sent to Secretary of State and Royal College after content of 111 call not recorded in GP notes
On 2 and 3 March 2026, HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde, Alan Wilson, heard the inquest into the death of Mark Simpson. He identified ongoing systemic risks that resulted in him issuing a report to prevent future deaths to the Royal College of…
Deka Chambers celebrates Silks’ Day for Eleanor Mawrey KC
Many congratulations to Eleanor Mawrey KC following today’s Silk ceremony at Westminster Hall. Members and staff of Deka Chambers warmly congratulate Eleanor on this achievement. Eleanor Mawrey KC is an experienced barrister practising in serious crime and is ranked in the Financial Crime section of…
The Dekagram: 23rd March 2026
Dominique Smith joins us fresh from the PEOPIL RTA and NLG groups’ conference in Bucharest, a roaring success as always (both the conference and Dominique). She wasn’t too busy attending presentations on issues such as positive lawyering and vicarious trauma to consider a decision which…
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