Rebecca was instructed alone as Junior counsel. B and F were in a relationship for approximately 10 months. During this time, F fell pregnant with B’s child. The day after the child was born, F ended the relationship with B. A short time later F alleged that B had forcefully raped her three times and assaulted her once during the […]
Free of charge and held entirely online, the Bar Council’s Pupillage Fair this year will give you the chance to get advice from barristers and discuss your prospects directly with representatives from 2 Hare Court. The Pupillage Fair is designed to arm you with everything you need to know about accessing the profession and starting a […]
Rebecca Erkan-Bax, instructed by Sophie Bell of ABV Solicitors represented A at his trial for the rape of L. A and L met via an on-line dating website. On their first date, they met at A’s flat and L alleged that A had violently raped her. A also faced an alternative count of attempted rape. […]
The news that French Authorities had gained access to the EncroChat communications network sent shock waves of panic through its community of users and those who defend them. The ruling in A, B, D and C v R [2021] EWCA Crim 128 found such communications to be admissible in criminal proceedings. Introduction On 4 January […]
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Crime Group Newsletter. Leon Kazakos QC Editor Editor’s Note Welcome to the Autumn edition of the 2 Hare Court Crime Group Newsletter. In an effort to distract us all from the pandemic and a second lockdown the contributors to this edition have tried not to focus on the […]
