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Thom Dyke and Jennie Oborne give war crimes training to counter terror police
Thom Dyke and Jennie Oborne were invited to give training to the War Crimes Unit (“WCU”) at the Metropolitan Police. The WCU is based in Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) and is responsible for the investigation of all allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide…
Thom Dyke attends Guantánamo Bay as NGO observer for the 9/11 trial
In September, Thom Dyke travelled to US Naval Station Guantánamo Bay at the invitation of the Department of Defense, on behalf of the Association of Defence Counsel practising before the International Courts and Tribunals (ADC-ICT), in order to attend the trial of the four individuals…
Thom Dyke appears for Met Police in high-profile misconduct case
A former Metropolitan Police officer described as a “sexual predator who used his position to take advantage of vulnerable women” has been found to have committed gross misconduct after pursuing inappropriate relationships with two vulnerable women who he met during welfare checks. Former PC Philip…
Thom Dyke gives advocacy training in South Africa
Thom Dyke was invited by the General Council of the Bar of South Africa and The Inns of Court College of Advocacy to deliver advocacy training to lawyers from across South Africa. Thom was part of a group of international trainers, including advocates from Malaysia…
Crime & Fraud Briefing: June 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of the Crime Briefing which focuses on the Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 with articles written by Louise Thomson and Thom Dyke. We hope that you find these articles informative and interesting. The Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 received Royal…
Thom Dyke secures convictions for multiple attempted murders following violent rampage at Central Middlesex Hospital
On 21 June 2023, a maintenance worker at Central Middlesex Hospital, named Matteo Bottarelli, carried out a spree of unprovoked and savage attacks against his colleagues. The violence began when Bottarelli armed himself with a mattock – a tool similar to a large pickaxe. He…
Thom Dyke and Laura Hibberd: Firearms and drugs conspirators sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment
Members of a sophisticated organised criminal gang, responsible for the large-scale supply of crack cocaine and heroin in North London whilst armed with a range of lethal firearms, have been given sentences totally 35 years’ imprisonment. The gang was prosecuted by Thom Dyke, leading Laura…
Thom Dyke and Jennie Oborne give advocacy training at the International Criminal Court
Thom Dyke and Jennie Oborne have been invited to deliver advocacy training to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) in The Hague. Their training includes talks on best practice for conducting both examination-in-chief and cross-examination before international criminal tribunals. Both…
Thom Dyke successful in High Court appeal
AA was charged with multiple counts of rape and assault against the complainant. He had previously been accused by two other complainants of similar sexual and violent offences and had gone on the run from police in 2021 for nearly four months. Despite the significant…
Crime & Fraud Briefing: July 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of the Crime & Fraud Briefing which focuses on the topical areas of anonymity in criminal proceedings and the new fraud strategy ‘Stopping Scams and Protecting the Public’ published by HM Government in May 2023 with articles written by Eleanor…
Thom Dyke and Laura Hibberd successfully prosecute firearms and drugs conspiracy
Following a four-week trial at Isleworth Crown Court, Thom Dyke and Laura Hibberd secured the convictions of five defendants for their roles in a conspiracy to supply drugs on the streets of London, whilst armed with a range of lethal firearms. The conspiracy took place…
Claire Harden-Frost and Thom Dyke prosecute “truly dangerous” knifepoint rapist
Claire Harden-Frost and Thom Dyke successfully prosecuted a 37-year-old man for a prolonged and traumatic attack. Sentencing Karan Pullock to an extended sentence of 18 years, HHJ Aaronberg KC said: “You armed yourself with a kitchen knife, put a chest of drawers in your own…
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