Serious Sexual Offences
Our barristers have extensive experience in defending and prosecuting allegations of serious sexual offences.
Members of 2BR are renowned for their handling of cases involving allegations of a serious sexual nature. Our barristers have appeared in high profile trials generated by ‘Operation Yewtree’ as well as the much publicised multi-defendant grooming and child exploitation cases.
Routinely instructed to defend or prosecute in these types of cases, many members of Chambers have extensive experience in dealing with the following types of sexual allegations including:
- Rape and sexual assault
- Child abuse and allegations involving vulnerable witnesses
- Grooming and child exploitation
- Human trafficking
- Historic sexual abuse
- Indecent images
Barristers at 2BR specialising in this area of law are frequently called upon to advise pre-charge and are able to assist at each and every stage of the investigation. Our barristers are at the forefront of the vulnerable witness training courses and are adept at witness handling in the most sensitive and difficult cases. Whether the case involves expert evidence, the use of intermediaries or cross examination of a young/vulnerable witness, barristers at 2BR have the skill and expertise required in this highly specialised area of criminal law.
Get in touch
For further information and enquiries please contact our clerks team.
Call: +44 (0)20 7440 8888
Email: clerks@2br.co.uk
Clerk: Joe Martin
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7440 8888
Email: Click here
Latest Serious Sexual Offences news and publications
Lessons from R v X, Y & Z [2026] EWCA Crim 845 (the Attorney General’s Reference in the Fordingbridge Rape case)
Background On 21 May 2026, three teenage boys (X, Y and Z) were sentenced for their roles in two separate incidents...
Brighton Beach rape sentencing hearing prosecuted by Hanna Llewellyn-Waters KC and Natalie Bird
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters KC and Natalie Bird prosecuted the sentencing hearing of the Brighton Beach rapists at Hove...
Nick Bonehill successfully defends complex medical evidence assault case
Nick Bonehill, instructed by Paul Block of Levy’s Solicitors, successfully defended a man charged with Assault by...
Kieran Vaughan KC represents businessman acquitted of rape
Kieran Vaughan KC recently represented Mr X, a successful businessman of previous good character, who was accused of...
Eleanor Gwilym acts for politician acquitted of sexual assault
Eleanor Gwilym, instructed by David Nicholson and Christina Barath of Dobsons, secured the acquittal of her client...
Christopher Martin’s client acquitted of child sex offences
Christopher Martin, instructed by Ian Clift and Kim Edgley of JSP Solicitors, successfully defended a man charged...
