Despite earlier guarantees from the Minister that free legal advice would remain in place the Bill proceeds on it’s merry way. Please show your opposition to this proposal and contact your MP. Giving such important constitutional matters such little parliamentary time could be seen as deliberate. The Minister tried to reassure all fevered brows in … Continued
Partner Jonathan Black , along with Michael Magarian QC successfully represented a university lecturer who was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a student . The client, who had a young family and was highly regarded in his academic field praised BSB Solicitors for the “humane manner in which you had handled my case , coupled with the care in ensuring … Continued
It is clear the courts’ have approached bail and sentencing in a different way following the recent disorder. Jon Black appeared on BBC London News to explain why. The Prison Governor Association head has called it a ‘feeding frenzy’ which provoked an angry reaction from the Head of the Magistrates Association, who felt concerned at such comments, … Continued
A topical piece on Phone Hacking and Police corruption. In this months’ issue of the Advocate, the LCCSAs’ periodical, Paul has written a review of the law on Phone Hacking and police corruption.
If you, or someone you know, has been accused of any offences in the context of the recent disorder we can offer specialist representation at the Police Station and Court. The disturbances that initially started in Tottenham on Saturday 6th August and then spread to various of London as well as other parts of the country … Continued
BSB are currently acting for several defendants charged in connection with the recent London Disorder. Manjit Dogra, James Skelsey and Jonathan Black have recently persuaded courts to grant bail for individuals charged with Burglary , Robbery and Violent disorder in connection with the disorder in Notting Hill, East London and Colliers Wood. They are all contesting the charges. … Continued
Jon has penned a piece which illustrates the nature of our work, and some of the funnier sides of what we do. In the July issue of The Advocate, the LCCSAs’ periodical, Jon produces a typical piece which highlights some of the hurdles we face, day to day.
Our client was acquitted after facing serious charges. Jim Skelsey and Neena Crinnion acted for our client who was facing charges of having sex with an underage girl at Maidstone Crown Court. He was formally acquitted by the court after the CPS decided against a retrial. We were awarded a Defendants Costs Order, and our client is … Continued
Policing Public disorder has been a controversial topic, and the involvement of Mark Kennedy has attracted much debate. Richard Parry recently attended a conference with HMIC where the Police policy in policing public disorder was debated. Issues such as accountability and record keeping were raised, and the Police technique of overt surveillance of protesters was … Continued
Jon Black will be on BBC London News tonight talking about the recent public disorder, and the courts’ approach to sentencing
Our client Appealed her sentence to the Court of Appeal, having been imprisoned following a traumatic experience with her daughter. We have been involved in a recent Appeal, on behalf of a mother, who was convicted of imprisoning her daughter, where unfortunately she lost her Appeal, but her case raised important issues. Ravinder Khumra was the … Continued
Jon Black appeared in the Court of Appeal on behalf of a client recently and was successful in appealing the Crown Courts’ sentence. He successfully argued that the dangerousness provisions ought not apply and so the Court of Appeal quashed an extended sentence for a client sentenced for possessing indecent images.
