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Section 28 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 – A Quiet Revolution in Sex Offence Cases
The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) contains special measures designed to allow witnesses to provide pre-recorded evidence in chief. Section 28 of the Act allows for cross and re-examination to [...]
New testimonial for my Pro Bono work: “I feel Mark was a gift sent from God”
I was delighted to help a client recently on a pro bono basis. The following is the testimonial they sent to me afterwards:- "I feel Mark was a gift sent from God! I [...]
Free Consultations in Criminal Matters
Each evening between 1830 and 2030, I will offer free consultations in criminal matters by Skype or telephone for those who contact me through my website. For all other enquiries I am still [...]
Successful opposition to AG reference in serious sexual offence / indecent images case
Case of YZ (and A.N.other) 2019 EWCA CRIM 466 judgment handed down on 19 March 2019. Our client sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 6 years after entering guilty pleas for sexual assault of [...]
The African Prisons Project: The Prisoners Studying for an LLB to Help their Fellow Inmates
Heading off to Nairobi and Kampala tomorrow to pursue my work on behalf of the African Prisons Project. Things are moving on fast and so I am excited to experience developments for myself. [...]
