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In light of the current news we've compiled some information and safety advice for barristers, as well as links to wellbeing and mental health support. We'll keep the information updated. Read more: barcouncil.org.uk/resource/racis…

Our thoughts are with our immigration colleagues who we understand are being targeted in the riots. We have been told that police have advised some offices to close. If anyone needs any books or access to the magazine please let LAG know & we will provide it free. Stay safe x

Today we join over 240 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent acts of violence, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety. This must be a turning point. Read the statement here: bit.ly/3AipP9y #TogetherWithRefugees

We stand with colleagues - solicitors and barristers - in immigration law. Lord MacDermott, former Lord Chief Justice on why the #ruleoflaw matters: “… the law should … enshrine the rule of law which is the badge of a free people, it stands for equality before the law, for the independence of the courts, for the absence of arbitrary government and for established sources of law.” Equal #accesstojustice for all citizens and organisations, regardless of background or political persuasion means criminal barristers - and all barristers - putting aside their personal or political views. Any criminal barrister that also brings their own personal or political views into the court is in danger of failing in their duty to represent either side independently and it is this independence that preserves the fairness of our justice system.

The inter-relationship between criminal and family cases is discussed, including how a prosecution for a FGM related offence does not necessarily result in parallel family proceedings.

The article explores whether the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 needs amending in light of the issues that the sentencing remarks potentially highlight.

The article reviews some of the observations made by the sentencing judge including the lack of sentencing guidelines for certain FGM related offences and the requirement of Type 4 FGM to involve ‘mutilation’ to result in criminal liability.

Read @ImogenMellor2's full @JPFamilyLaw article here: familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comme…… #FGM #womensrights #familylaw #HBA

The main ground of appeal for which leave was granted is that the approach taken by the trial judge to the law on conspiracy was incorrect. For more information see KidsOfColourHQ: x.com/KidsOfColourHQ… #Manchester10

@hannah_webb_ of One Pump Court is led by Benjamin Newton of @DoughtyStreet and was instructed for the appeal by Zachary Whyte [@zakwhyte] and Ruby Breward of @sperrinlaw.

The tribunal allowed the appeal, finding the applicants dependent on the sponsors, and unable to meet their essential living needs without the sponsors' support. View Margo's profile and read more of her latest cases here: onepumpcourt.co.uk/barrister/marg…

Margo Munro Kerr acted for a young man sentenced to a 2 year community order following conviction for theft and taking a vehicle without consent. View Margo's profile here: onepumpcourt.co.uk/barrister/marg…

All appointments are on a part-time basis, members will continue to practice from One Pump Court.

⭐ Deborah Revill has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber. ⭐Ben Bundock has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber.

Congratulations to the following members of Chambers: ⭐ David Chirico has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, HESC Tribunal. ⭐ Gilda Kiai has been appointed as a fee-paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber.

Over the next 12 months, the committee will be working on developing new data standards, improving governance and developing court rules for online court hearings. For more information and to view Sophie's profile click here: onepumpcourt.co.uk/news/sophie-wa…

As a member of the new sub-committee of the Online Procedure Rules Committee, Sophie Walker will be working alongside judges sitting in the tribunals, county courts, as well as the Court of Appeal, and other practitioners in civil and family court.

Therefore, he avoided a minimum term of six months imprisonment as someone with a previous relevant conviction. Kitan was instructed by Tony Burton of JS Defence Lawyers. For more information and to view Kitan's profile click here: onepumpcourt.co.uk/cases/r-v-ka-s…

Kitan Ososami’s client was charged with having a bladed article in public, namely a knife. He raised the defence of good reason as he was a chef and had been at a trial shift earlier in the day. The jury unanimously acquitted Kitan’s client.