News & Events
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July 2010
James Stansfeld successfully appealed against the extradition of Jindich Kovac in the High Court
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July 2010
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters, leading junior, successfully prosecuted two cousins at Wood Green Crown Court for an attack at Deptford rail station which left a man in a coma. The defendants were found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent. They have been jailed for a total of 17 years
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Jun 2010
Political activist Ornella Saibene, represented by Rebecca Hill, is acquitted of conspiring to commit £187,000 of criminal damage at a Brighton arms factory on the grounds of lawful excuse:
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Jun 2010
Alun Jones QC & Rebecca Hill represent the “Crete 5” in their appeal against extradition.
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May 2010
Alun Jones QC & Rupert Bowers successfully challenge Russian Extradition request of Vladislav Dudko.
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May 2010
Alun Jones QC & Rupert Bowers represent Neil Herron in national challenge to parking fines.
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March 2010
Alun Jones QC & Rupert Bowers are representing Lord Hanningfield in the criminal proceedings arising from claims on parliamentary allowances.
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February 2010
Alun Jones QC and Amanda Jones represented the successful Claimants in the case of R (on the application of Bhatti & others) v Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The Divisional Court held that the entries into, and searches of, the Claimants' premises were unlawful by reason of a breach of s.16(5)(c) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. All items seized were to be returned to the Claimants forthwith. The matter has been adjourned to a single judge in the Queen's Bench Division for assessment of damages.
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January 2010
Rebecca Hill appears before the Administrative Court in Lendvai v Veszprem County Court in which the application of Articles 3, 6 and 8 of the ECHR were considered. Miss Hill, on behalf of the Judicial Authority argued that extradition was compatible with the Appellant's convention rights. The appeal was dismissed and extradition ordered.
November 2009
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters, leading junior, successfully prosecuted six defendants at Isleworth Crown Court. The defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage.
The police operation leading to the identification and arrest of the defendants was the largest conspiracy to commit criminal damage on the rail networks over the South East of England.
At least 160 incidents were attributed to the defendants. The available damage costs figure stood at £267 000, although the total figure of loss was much higher.
More >Rebecca Hill successfully represented ES, a protestor, in his appeal against conviction for aggravated trespass.
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters successfully prosecutes two defendants involved in “clip joint” scam, the case was subject of a recent TV documentary.
More >Rebecca Hill succesfully represents Andrjez Luczak in his appeal to the High Court against the decision of a District Judge to order his extradition.
We are pleased to announce our 15th member, James Stansfeld joins us after completion of his pupillage.
Alun Jones QC & Rupert Bowers successfully challenge search warrant on home of forensic expert Mr Bates.
Alun Jones QC successfully challenged extradition request in Rwandan genocide case. Proceedings had commenced in 2007.
Hanna Llewellyn-Waters secures conviction against predatory paedophile, Andrew Pitcher
Rupert Bowers represents Bradley Wright-Philips resulting in all charges dropped.
Chambers welcomes new member Corinne Bramwell who joins us after successfully completing her Pupillage.
Rebecca Hill and Amelia Nice are taking part in the Commonwealth conference on International Cooperation, Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) and Extradition
Chambers welcomes new member Rebecca Hill who joins us following completion of a secondment as in-house Counsel to the CPS Extradition Unit.
Chambers is pleased to welcome Amelia Nice, who joins us after successful completion of her Pupillage.
We are pleased to announce our 11th member, Abigail Bache joins us after successfully completing her Pupillage.
Blackstones Guide to the Terrorism Act 2006, co-authored by Alun Jones QC, Rupert Bowers & Hugo Lodge has been published and available for purchase.
Alun Jones QC will be speaking on deportation and extradition at the JUSTICE / Sweet & Maxwell Human Rights Law Conference on 26 October 2006.
We are pleased to announce two new members of chambers. Hugo Lodge(1998) from 2 Paper Buildings) and Zia Nasim (2001) after successful completion of his pupillage
Chambers announces 3 new members have joined, Rupert Bowers, Anawar Miah & Peter Lange join with immediate effect
Alun Jones Q.C's new publication launced, "Jones & Doobay on Extradition & Mutual Assistance" Co-written with Anand Doobay of Peter & Peters.
Great James Street Chambers is formed and members start to practice from premises outside Grays Inn.