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It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that 15NBS Chambers share that our friend and colleague, Mat Hardyman, died on 15th August 2024. 15nbs.com/matthew-hardym…

Thank you for your overwhelming interest! Our upcoming pupillage event for November 2024 is now fully booked. We look forward to welcoming all confirmed attendees. If you weren’t able to secure a spot, stay tuned for future events.

Applications are now open for Pupillage x 2 April 2025 – please apply through the Gateway or our website for an application form Closing date for applications is 1st November 2024

We are excited to meet aspiring barristers at the The Bar Council of England and Wales Pupillage Fair this Saturday (19th October 2024). Be sure to stop by our stand to learn more about pupillage opportunities at 15NBS Chambers and what sets us apart. barcouncil.org.uk/training-event…

We are delighted to announce that 15NBS Chambers has been recognized in the 2024 Legal 500 Rankings in tier 3, which is a testament to our continuous growth and excellence in the field of criminal law. 15nbs.com/15nbs-chambers…

Leicester University Law Society announces the appointment of Tana Adkin KC Adkin KC as Honorary Chairperson for the 2024/2025 academic year. 15nbs.com/leicester-univ…

Tana Adkin KC The CBA would like to express its admiration and sincere thanks for the tireless work undertaken by Tana over many years on behalf of us all and especially for her work as Vice Chair and Chair over the last two years. Tana has been a huge supporter of the criminal bar, was instrumental in negotiating with the MOJ and has been determined to continue to try to hold the MOJ to account to ensure that the entirety of the agreement is honoured.  She stood on the steps of many Crown Courts during the action to support us all. Tana is courageous and determined. She has given us her everything. Throughout her term Tana continued to prosecute and defend across the country. Tana can now focus entirely on her career, but in her usual selfless way, has offered to develop a new project for the CBA in the New Year.

The Circuit's thoughts are with Matthew's family and friends. Terribly sad news about a lovely man. 15nbs.com/matthew-hardym…

…so the moral of today’s story: If you sing with your arms in the air & your team playing M Utd, be careful as a police officer might accuse you of public order offence Well done to James Bull @15nbs who secured an acquittal after a trial today 👏👏👏

Absolutely buzzing!! 🤩 In court this PM a FBO refused because I argued it was not ‘football related’ At another court Helen Dawson of @15NBS wins trial of a young fan accused of threatening behaviour, but was very poorly treated by police 3 fans saved from FBOs this week 💪

Are you interested in a career at the Bar? Do you aspire to join a prestigious chambers known for its excellence and supportive environment? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Pupillage Event! #pupillage #criminallaw

Chair Tana Adkin KC message “We recommend a full read of the Independent Review by our former chair of the CBA, Chris Henley KC of the @ccrcupdate handling of the #AndrewMalkinson case” These are CHKC’s final remarks “There needs to be a culture within our Criminal Justice System where it is acknowledged that mistakes can be made and in our various roles when making decisions we are all alive to this potential risk.  If we are vigilant in this way it will make miscarriages of justice less likely to happen.  When mistakes are made the victims of miscarriages need a robust, appropriately resourced, bold, mission driven organisation fearlessly asking the right questions and analyzing new evidence and submissions rigorously and above all correctly identifying the cases that should be referred.  This is what the CCRC must always aspire to be.” Chair Tana Adkin KC adds “We must all recognise that within a Criminal Justice System under-resourced and under pressure we will from time to time make mistakes, none of us are perfect.  We rely on the court, appeal courts and organisations like the CCRC as vital safety nets to ensure that even if we make a mistake the system will prevent a miscarriage of justice.”   The concluding remarks are from paragraph 132 on page 101 onwards and the nine recommendations can be found at page 109 to 114.  It is noteworthy that Chris Henley KC’s ninth recommendation was that the CCRC be provided with more resources by Government.” …967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/…

Q&A with Stephen Akinsanya on his charity Life of Focus. 15nbs.com/lifeoffocusste…

Tana Adkin KC & Robert Ward shortlisted in The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024 15nbs.com/tana-adkin-kc-… @thelegal500 @adkin_qc

Tana Adkin KC, speaks to Will Tolcher, Global Bar Editor of The Legal 500. 15nbs.com/takclegal500po… @thelegal500

After a 5 week trial, James Scobie KC and Ruth Zentler-Munro secure unanimous acquittal of a young man of good character, accused of having masterminded a cold-blooded execution. 15nbs.com/after-a-5-week… Instructed by @barkandco

John Waller secures acquittal in historic rape trial. 15nbs.com/john-waller-se…

Tana Adkin KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association, blamed a Ministry of Justice “failure” to ensure every case had available counsel, a judge, a jury and a working courtroom. @Independent “The NAO report confirms that which criminal practitioners have known for years – that the criminal justice system remains in crisis without a plan for sustained investment, despite the repeated warnings of prosecutors and defence advocates,” she said. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Acquittal for Joseph Carr in money laundering conspiracy. 15nbs.com/acquittal-for-… Instructed by @crimespecialist

15NBS Chambers is very pleased to welcome, after a successful pupillage process, two new pupils. Esther Berry Benton will commence her pupillage October 2024 and Ishaq Usama in April 2025. We look forward to welcoming them both to chambers. 15nbs.com/15nbs-chambers…