To date, and perhaps surprisingly, there has been very little attempt by the Courts to grapple with this vexing question when considering whether to impose the consequences of a finding of fundamental dishonesty pursuant to s57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. The…
Deka Chambers hosted its online pupillage open event on 27 November 2023. We were delighted to welcome over 130 prospective applicants to hear about our application process and the work of barristers at our common law (mixed practice) set. Claire Harden-Frost, one of our Heads…
This edition of the Dekagram is a globetrotting one. First, we travel to Scotland, where we immerse ourselves in the joy of both Scottish and Latin legalese. Then, we examine the Australian courts’ approach to Ward v Tesco Stores type cases, also raising the doctrine…
Ahead of an imminent trial to establish liability, German holiday operator TUI has agreed a settlement “without admission of liability or fault” in respect 30 Britons who were unlawfully killed during an attack in Tunisia. This tragically occurred on 26 June 2015 on a beach at…
Following the inquest in the Croydon Tram crash where Andrew Ritchie QC, Giles Mooney QC and James Byrne acted for the 7 families of the deceased, the Coroner has made important Prevention of Future Death findings based on their submissions: – Automatic breaking systems to…
The Croydon tram crash has been an incident that has gripped the country and impacted the lives of so many. Today, the jury at the inquest delivered the result of accidental death. Osbornes Law have provided a press release on this decision and provide quotes…
Andrew Ritchie QC and James Byrne instructed by Osbornes Law, and Giles Mooney QC instructed by Furley Page, between them represent all seven families of those who died in the Croydon Tram derailment in 2016 in a 12 week inquest starting on 17 May 2021. The inquest will bring…
James Byrne representing the Serious Fraud Office, won a landmark decision in the Court of Appeal establishing new guidance on how courts should approach tainted gifts during confiscation proceedings in the LIBOR prosecution of Tom Hayes.
James Byrne has been instructed by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to represent their interest in the inquest touching on the death of David Chandler in the Carlsberg Brewery Fire.
As I hurriedly made my way over Waterloo Bridge early one cold and foggy morning the other week I received a call from a client solicitor.
The estates of the deceased and those injured in the attack are currently bringing a claim against their tour operater, TUI UK Ltd.
James Byrne successfully represented Mr Cook at Brighton Magistrates Court in respect of an administrative offence.
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