Chambers are delighted to announce that 3 members have been shortlisted in 3 categories in the Chambers Bar Awards 2018. Health and Safety: Junior of the Year – Alexandra Tampakopoulos Crime/Extradition: Junior of the Year – David Whittaker Professional Discipline: Junior of the Year – Andrew Hurst The 2018 Chambers Bar Awards will be held […]
The family of Corporal Darren Nielson, the tank commander, was represented at the inquest by Alexandra Tampakopoulos instructed by Clare Stevens of Hilary Meredith. On 14 June 2017, a tank commander and operator were killed and two other crewman injured after the Challenger 2 tank in which they were conducting a live firing exercise exploded […]
The impact of GMC v Bawa-Garba continues to be felt throughout the healthcare sector. The Williams review looks set to reopen the debate on the proper approach to regulation. Lewis Macdonald considers whether the recommendations go far enough. Meanwhile Ben Rich analyses the appeal of Dr G Arunachalam v GMC: even repeated sexually inappropriate behaviour […]
Welcome to the Spring Edition of the 2 Hare Court Criminal Regulatory Newsletter. In this edition, Ben Rich considers the impact of death on fines for Health and Safety offences following the Court of Appeal decision in Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd v R (Upon the prosecution of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Health and Safety) [2017] […]
This article was first published on Lexis®PSL Corporate Crime on 13 December 2017. Corporate Crime analysis: As the coroner service comes under the spotlight in the Chief Coroner’s annual report 2016—17, Alexandra Tampakopoulos, points out that while calls for a national coroner service and the provision of legal aid for families fall on deaf ears, it is […]