Edward Lamb KC

Wonderful evening with ⁦@cbituk⁩ and ⁦@DekaChambers⁩

What an extraordinary day yesterday. Some amazing ceremonies (only one of which I got right!) and recognition of how important family and friends are in life. It was particularly special have these 2 along with me. Thank you so much to all those who have supported me.

It is with great pleasure that Deka Chambers announces that Paul Stagg, @_JamesThacker and Edward Lamb (@barristerlamb) have been appointed King's Counsel as part of the 2023 competition, published today. ow.ly/xIw050Qsw2N #KingsCounsel #KC #Silk #SilkAppointments

Supreme Court restricts secondary victim claims to those who witness an accident but removes the requirements that a claimant must witness a “sudden shock to the nervous system” caused by a “horrifying” event. Laura Johnson KC(@LauBore) provides insights. dekachambers.com/2024/01/11/pau…

Ed Lamb (@barristerlamb) is appearing in the Court of Appeal on 4 May 2023. The appeal concerns fundamental questions concerning the international protection of children and on what basis jurisdiction is established in England and Wales. Read more here: bit.ly/3AzbiTK

Watch as these teenage thieves attempt to steal a judge's motorbike from the car park of Snaresbrook Crown Court. The plan was foolproof...apart from the guards, security gates, and CCTV everywhere.

Easy for those with no skin in the game to applaud more lockdowns which smash businesses. Entrepreneurs spend years building a business: only for govt to destroy it. Like seeing your dream home, into which you poured your life savings, burned to the ground.

Just published: important CA judgment on issues of remote advocacy and part attended /hybrid hearings- upholding Williams J. Peter Jackson LJ sets out a number of key considerations.Cascade. CLQC Re C (Children)(Covid-19: Representation) (2020) EWCA 734 bailii.org/cgi-bin/format…)

After 26 very happy and successful years 9 Gough Square has today become @9GoughChambers as we move to new and state of the art premises at 5 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1EJ in just 14 days. More details can be found on our website bit.ly/2TiJOfL #continuity #change

The COP webinar is available to view here youtu.be/oniv5_yfuTE @barristerlamb summarises the Coronavirus Act 2020 and explains how the pandemic has affected litigation in the COP. @TomWilliamJones looks at the impact of Coronavirus on DoLS and the implementation of LPS.

Do join us - only as long as a short glass of lunchtime sherry. Tom Jones will give an insider view on LPS - don’t miss this!

Bit of fun, not at all competitive as barristers are famously chill people 😬 a vote for @9GoughSquare would be lovely #worldcupofchambers #competitiveprocrastination

Anxious about leaving home? Take a copy of the latest police guidance with you (England only) college.police.uk/What-we-do/COV…. Useful because it sets out how the police themselves are supposed to interpret the law. /1

When@lockdown makes you feel rubbish - look to the skies #Vimeo vimeo.com/347123980?ref=…

I don’t agree with much of this article but it is not only interesting (and moving) but provides an important counterpoint to the rush for remote hearings.

Additional Guidance for Judges and Practitioners arising from Covid-19 ift.tt/3a9V84q ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FROM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE HAYDEN, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT OF PROTECTION 1. On 13th March 2020, I issued guidance relating to the question of judges and …

I start a 3 day COP case today. By Skype. The High Court Judge taking this decision to promote access to justice whilst sensibly avoiding the need to attend in person. This must be the way foward to keep us all safe whilst protecting access to justice.

Sad day, today. Can't think of anything nice to write. Gonna keep my head down. #NotMyBrexit