THE LATEST FROM Nº1

The deadline for the submission of applications for pupillage is 9th February 2022.

Congratulations to Miss Abigail Joyce who has been appointed as a Recorder (Crime).

Congratulations to Miss Esther Harrison who has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge.

Balraj Bhatia QC represented Mike Hassini before Snaresbook Crown Court on allegations of supplying drugs.

Andrew Fitch-Holland instructed by the East Midlands CPS recently prosecuted a prolific fraudster accused of a further spree of offences across the East Midlands.

Baz Bhatia QC, instructed by Appleby Shaw solicitors, was successful in having a life sentence reduced on appeal.

Sarah Phelan, instructed by, appeared for the defence and represented a lady who stole £249,000 from the company she worked for over a 5 year period.

James Varley and Phillip Plant instructed by the Derbyshire CPS prosecuted a Derby man who was convicted of sexually abusing 14 victims.

Congratulations to Sinjin who has been offered and accepted tenancy upon the successful completion of his pupillage.