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2 Bedford Row is, for many easily the best criminal set in the country.
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Our barristers have extensive experience in defending and prosecuting allegations of serious sexual offending.
Members of 2 Bedford Row 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:
Barristers at 2 Bedford Row 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 2 Bedford Row have the skill and expertise required in this highly specialised area of criminal law.
For further information and enquiries please contact our clerks team.
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In June 2017, Brian, who was instructed privately by Ian Kelcey of Kelcey & Hall of Bristol, secured the acquittal of GD, a former senior police chief in Avon &…
Stephen Vullo QC, leading David Patience, instructed by Daniel Berke of 3d Regulatory Solicitors, represented Rolf Harris at his third trial, at the conclusion of which not guilty verdicts were…
Brian Altman QC has been appointed leading counsel to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse. Chambers congratulates Brian on his appointment. The appointment does not affect Brian’s existing caseload…
Chambers is pleased to announce that Video Conferencing facilities are now available at 2 Bedford Row. For further information please contact our clerks team.
William Clegg QC, instructed by John Martin of Howard Kennedy LLP, acted for a schoolmaster accused of anal rape of a female pupil. He was found not guilty of all…
XX acquitted of an offence of attempting to induce a child under the age of 13 to commit a sexual act with another child. The ‘children’ were in fact computer…
Michael Levy secures acquittal in historic rape case at Nottingham Crown Court.
William Clegg QC, instructed by John Martin of Howard Kennedy, acted for the school master Kato Harris who was found not guilty of three allegations of anal rape on a…
Michael Wolkind QC acted for a father accused of serious sexual offences against his adopted daughter. The prosecution alleged he committed a variety of offences over a 6 year period….