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Felicity was instructed by the Australian Centre for International Justice and led Daye Gang of the Victorian Bar You can read the JFM press release here justiceformyanmar.org/press-r…

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The memo set out international law and guidance places due diligence obligations on the Singapore Exchange and possible liability on the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Government for companies doing business with the Myanmar military.

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Justice for Myanmar issued a press release today on the latest moves in the Golden City investment scheme linked to the Myanmar military and the ETC divestment.

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Dr Felicity Gerry's Legal investment memo has $80million SG impact on Golden City scheme in Myanmar The legal investment memo by Dr Felicity Gerry KC has led to ETC divestment. Read more in the thread. pic.twitter.com/AuLZex7GMm

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC has assisted in drafting and supported a petition for a conditional pardon for 2 IPP prisoners. The petition was served on the Minister of Justice Alex Chalk MP by Dean Kingham of Rees Thomas Watson solicitors. Read more here... libertaschambers.com/media-hu… pic.twitter.com/SSACttsdTu

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On Friday 7 July, Dr Felicity Gerry KC mitigated on behalf of Jarrad Spence Robinson at a sentencing hearing which led to a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years for murder by stabbing and ENCRO Chat drug dealing. You can read more here mylondon.news/news/north-lon… pic.twitter.com/lTswG3Bmh9

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In our latest webinar, Dr Felicity Gerry KC and Marie Spenwyn discuss the delivery of defence openings / summary of issues, how defence statements can be framed to support a defence opening, and what is the bare minimum for opening defence issues which is fair.

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Rule 25.9, taken together with the overriding objective allows for a fair and concise rehearsal of the issues raised in the defence statement or alternatively for the jury to be given the defence statement.

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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿? A practice is growing of asking Defence Counsel to open 1 or 2 sentences after the prosecution opening in serious cases which may not be in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Rules. 🧵 libertaschambers.com/media-hu…

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Unanimous acquittal for murder and attempted murder Dapinder Singh KC, instructed by Natasha McDermott of Carters Solicitors, and leading Aneurin Brewer from 18 Red Lion Court, secures the acquittal of a 19 year old defendant of murder and attempted murder. The defendant had stabbed a male in the back seven times and once to his shoulder. He further stabbed a second male in the neck twice. The defendant accepted causing the injuries to both individuals but said he acted in self defence. Media links: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/westminster-murder-21-omar-abdullah-metropolitan-police-arrest-two-men-b1045251.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-stabbing-westminster-omar-abdullah-b2235686.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-two-teenagers-arrested-heathrow-28668016

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Darren Snow completes his term of office with TBTAS, the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal Chambers congratulates Darren Snow on completion of his term sitting on barrister disciplinary tribunals for TBTAS. Darren has sat for 6 years as a barrister member on a range of cases against barristers including several high-profile cases. Darren is recognized in the Legal 500 as a leading junior in professional discipline with a focus upon defence work in healthcare, finance and the legal professions. He continues to sit as an LQC in police disciplinary tribunals and as a panel member with several sports governing bodies. For further information on Darren Snow and our professional disciplinary team please speak to our clerks.

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Acquittal of a solicitor charged with a £10 million conspiracy to defraud Adam Kane KC and Andrew Alty secured the acquittal of a solicitor charged with a £10 million conspiracy to defraud, following an 11 week trial at Liverpool. The conspiracy related to the financing and re-financing of commercial property developments, and the fraudulent registration and removal of charges and debentures at HM Land Registry and Companies House. The solicitor Jonathon Gorman, instructing Richard Derby at Potter Derby LLP, gave evidence for a week, in his defence. Andrew, instructed by Mr Derby, had earlier stayed a related private prosecution. A property developer and a former banker await sentence. Media links to follow…

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Chambers Article: Rule 25.9(2)(c): Defence Statements and ‘openings’ Traditionally in England and Wales the defence may give an opening address at the start of the defence case, but only where evidence is to be called other than from the accused person. In many cases this means that the issues are not identified clearly until a late stage and in long cases there can be an advantage to the prosecution to dominate the trial issues. In a recent webinar we discussed this topic of delivery of defence openings / summary of issues and how defence statements can be framed to support a defence opening. This article is a summary of the key provisions discussed. Click below to read in full. Download Article now To stay up to date with insight articles, webinars and chamber news why not subscribe to Libertas Lens (our periodic newsletter) – Click here to register

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Chambers Article: The ‘Fediverse’ vs P2P: The next generation of digital forensics The courts of England and Wales may still be dealing with the many EncroChat-related prosecutions, but technology has already moved on. While many are focused on AI and its potential for misuse, what some overlook are the networks on which these platforms operate. You may never have heard of the ‘fediverse’ but, if you practise criminal law, you should understand the basics, says Benjamin Knight. Click below to read in full. Download Article now To stay up to date with insight articles, webinars and chamber news why not subscribe to Libertas Lens (our periodic newsletter) – Click here to register