By Dr Chelvan, Jake Rylatt In a determination of the Upper Tribunal promulgated on 13 November 2019, Upper Tribunal Judge Perkins has allowed an appeal on asylum grounds concerning a victim of domestic violence from Albania. Dr S. Chelvan was instructed by Rodney Oliver of AT Legal Solicitors from the initial hearing before the First-tier […]
Michael Burrows QC of No5 Barristers’ Chambers has seen Keanu Bedward jailed for life for the fatal shooting of Remal Hunt. The shooting, in broad daylight on Church Road in Erdington, came about after a “chance” meeting between factions of two rival gangs. Bedward, who fled to Dubai immediately after the killing, was sentenced to […]
By John Butterfield QC, Simon Hunka Two counsel at No5 Barristers’ Chambers are acting for the defence in a murder trial in which a couple are accused of killing a homeless woman so that they could claim her benefits. John Butterfield QC and Simon Hunka are acting for Kathleen Salmond, 40, of Farnhurst Road, Hodge Hill. […]
By Matthew Brook Counsel at No5 Barristers’ Chambers is prosecuting a case in which volunteers are accused of running a ‘terror website’ and spreading the messages of a convicted hate preacher. The Old Bailey heard that Mohammed Kamali, 31, and Mohammed Amad, 38, allegedly published sermons given by Abdullah el-Faisal, 56. Faisal, who calls himself […]
By Jonas Hankin QC Jonas Hankin QC was prosecuting the trial of Martyn Turley, before the Honourable Mr Justice Johnson sitting at Birmingham Crown Court. Mr Turley, aged 57, changed his plea after Mr Hankin QC had opened the case to the jury. Mr Turley pleaded guilty to the murder of Stuart Roe, aged 34, […]
By Tim Harrington Counsel at No5 Barristers’ Chambers was part of the prosecution team in a trial which found a Black Country man guilty of murdering a 34-year-old father. The killer was given a life sentence and will serve a minimum of 26 years. Tim Harrington was involved in the three-week trial of Nabeel Choudhary, […]
By Neil Chawla No5 Barristers’ Chambers’ Neil Chawla has been selected as the first Master of the Midland Circuit of Lincoln’s Inn. His appointment follows shortly after he was elected as a Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn – one of the youngest elected in recent years. Master of the Midland Circuit is a new position, created […]
How interim injunctive relief can assist both individuals and businesses when locked in a dispute with their energy provider. 1. Energy suppliers may obtain a warrant from the Magistrates Court to enter a property and disconnect the gas supply. Such an application is made pursuant to Section 2 (1) of the Rights of Entry (Gas and […]
By Dr Chelvan No5 Barristers’ Chambers Dr Chelvan has been successfully appointed as an Independent Reviewer by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration to provide a review of the coverage of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in Country Policy and Information Notes (CPINs) produced by the Country Policy and Information Team, UK Home […]
By Bernardine Adkins, Sean Giles In 2018, new measures were introduced to expand the scope of government intervention in mergers. This year, the government’s briefing note accompanying the Queen’s Speech proposes new rules on investment screening. What does this mean for business? Our experts examine the existing UK foreign direct investment rules, and explain what any […]
By Lee Perry Part 5 of the Environment Bill, contains a number of disparate proposals relating to water – which could have major implications for many. Senior associate Joanne Sear and solicitor Grace Mitchell take a look at some of the key points in the Bill. Water resources planning According to its explanatory notes, the […]
By David Perry The recent Government consultation on ending no fault terminations of residential tenancies, which will effectively abolish assured shorthold tenancies, came to a close on 12 October. Many people will be looking to see what, if anything, results from that process. As a generational change in residential letting, many stakeholder groups are likely […]