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Chiltern Law is an exclusively private practice with a team of criminal solicitors specialising in criminal law, motoring offences and regulatory matters. We don’t undertake any legally aided work so our private clients benefit from our undivided attention
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Latest News
Uber and others operating illegally and High Court Victory for UTAG
We continue to be at the forefront of important public law challenges, the latest in which my client, the United Trade Action Group (“UTAG”) was the Claimant in the judicial review and the defendant in the Part 8 proceedings commenced by Uber (Hogan Lovells instructed) following our application to JR. In short, we have been successful in Part 8...
Whole life order for Sarah Everard’s killer
We have seen the first police officer to have been given a whole life order (WLO) for the series of despicable offences on Sarah Everard, who Fulford LJ said was “a wholly blameless victim of a grotesquely executed series of offences that culminated in her death and the disposal of her body.” I think we all know the facts of this...
TfL – Every Journey Matters (unless you are a taxi)
The Mayor’s and Transport for London’s bold new Streetspace plans to overhaul London’s streets has been successfully challenged by way of Judicial Review. Transport for London and the Mayor of London unveiled their Streetspace programme to “rapidly transform London’s streets to accommodate a ten-fold increase in...
Judicial Review of Transport for London
Transport for London (“TfL”) is a specialist regulator with a wide range of powers to sanction breaches of regulations. The primary legislation applying to private hire vehicles (“PHV”) is the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (‘the 1998 Act”). In London, PHVs are subject to a distinct regulatory regime...
Judicial Review – UCG (London) Limited v Westminster Magistrates Court
We have recently acted for United Cabbies Group (London) Limited as the Claimant in the Judicial Review of Senior District Judge Emma Arbuthnot’s decision to grant Uber a 15 month “probationary licence” in June 2018. On 18th August 2018 The Guardian newspaper published an article in respect of District Judge Arbuthnot. The...
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD & Anor
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD & Anor The judgement took almost a year but we finally have confirmation from the Supreme Court this week that the police can be liable for breaching Article 3 where they fall short with their investigation of crime of ill treatment. This judgement will have a profound impact on the way police...
Englishman’s home is his castle, not quite..
Tony Martin’s case caught the public’s attention following the shooting of Fred Barras (16) in 1999. Mr Martin was convicted of murder but later reduced to manslaughter following an appeal. Recently, Kenneth Hughill (83) was acquitted of GBH after just 24 minutes deliberation following the shooting of a trespasser, Richard...
“Professionalism and clarity”
I am proud to report that our excellent defence continues with a great result at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court. Our client appeared for various breaches of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and thanks to our hard work and resolve the client achieved an excellent result. A word from our client: I just wanted to sincerely thank you for...
Acid attacks – a new phenomenon?
Acid attacks are seemingly a new phenomenon and are reported almost daily. However 6 years ago the NHS recorded 144 assaults with corrosive substances. However, the UK has one of the highest rates of recorded acid attacks in the world, so what can be done?
Thomas Mair – silence is a virtue?
The decision to remain silent at your trial is often a very difficult one – it can sometimes be an obvious one. The virtue and wisdom of silence is not lost on defence teams..
The Times – Lawyer of the Week
It has taken 22 years to be recognised as The Times – Lawyer of the Week, mainly because of being in the fortunate position of representing the wonderful black cab drivers of London. This was one of the biggest legal challenges I have been involved with, not made easy being against the...
Covid-19 – new criminal powers
Covid-19 is changing the way we live, that change may last for many months to come. We are being asked to change the way we do business, look after our family, run our house, school our children, socialise with friends and maintain networks. We are being asked to be “good citizens”...
Parliament Prorogued
We live in very interesting constitutional times, some fast moving tactics and hypocrisy at its highest for a long while. The word of the week has to belong to prorogue – never has this word been used so many times in such a short space of time. So, what on earth does it mean? It simply...
Chester Assizes and “two sadistic killers of the utmost depravity”
On a typically grey wet day on the 19th April 1966, Chester Assizes (now Crown Court) became the place to be for those wanting to see one of the most infamous trials. Ian Brady (27) and Myra Hindley (23) spent just under 3 weeks at their trial with the jury listening closely to the evidence....
Post Sentence Supervision – should you be subject to it?
We have recently advised on the issue Post Sentence Supervision (PSS) and whether a client should be subject to these provisions. I am pleased to report a favourable outcome following our intervention with probation revoking PSS. Post Sentence Supervision provisions were introduced by the Offender...
Appealing solicitors
Darren Rogers has been advising and representing those convicted of criminal offences for the last 20 years. He has the depth of experience and wisdom required to review proceedings and evidence and advise on appeals against conviction and sentence. Most come to him after they have been...
Robust defence wins the day
It has been a pleasure working with Mark Cotter QC on a matter before Oxford Crown Court. The case required a lot of hard work with the client and professionals alike. It was always going to be a tough case, especially with our client seemingly making admissions during police interview....
A law nut to be ignored
Mohammed Zaman with his “cavalier attitude” is now serving 6 years following his conviction for manslaughter by gross negligence. This comes very shortly after my previous blog on the same legal issues after the Hillsborough verdict. An Indian restaurant owner supplied a customer with...
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