A jury at the Central Criminal Court has found Joshua Jacques, aged 29, guilty on four counts of murder. He had stabbed to death members of three generations from the same family. His case was that he was guilty only of manslaughter, by reason of diminished responsibility. Two psychiatrists were called on his behalf, who […]
We were delighted to attend the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023 this year where our congratulations go to Orlando Pownall KC who accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award. Orlando Pownall KC is a member of and former Head of 2 Hare Court Chambers. He was called to the Bar in 1975 and has practiced exclusively in […]
The defendant was indicted for allegations of non fatal strangulation and assault against his former partner and her friend. The allegation was almost immediately withdrawn by the complainants, but the CPS initially decided that the case should continue. The defendant, a mature professional man, changed representation and instructed Peters & Peters and Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC. […]
Welcome to the latest edition of the Professional Discipline Newsletter. Christopher Geering & Ben Rich Editors Foreword Hello and welcome to a bumper Winter/Christmas edition of the 2 Hare Court Professional Discipline Newsletter. This edition starts with an issue that might seem a little obscure. We live in an era of remote hearings, so […]
A driver who was involved in a tragic accident which claimed the lives of two motorcyclists has been cleared of causing their deaths by careless driving. He was represented at trial by Michael Rawlinson of 2 Hare Court. The jury took just 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach unanimous not guilty verdicts in the […]
