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Parents are convicted of causing the death of their son and burying the body to prevent their prosecution. Having been convicted after trial, Tai-Zamarai and Naiyamhi Yasharahyalah were sentenced by Wall J to a total of 24 years 6 months' imprisonment and 19 years 6 months' imprisonment respectively for causing the death of their child by severe nutritional and medical neglect. The Defendants were also sentenced for the severe neglect of another child , and perverting the course of justice. In an unusual and complex case, both Defendants had followed a strict vegan and naturalist diet without processed food or supplementation, resulting in severe damage to their son and themselves. The pair had buried their son in the garden after his death and covered it up for over 2 years. Due to decomposition the cause of death was unascertained, but through expert pathological and clinical evidence the prosecution was able to establish that the child was severely malnourished. At trial, the prosecution argued that the child’s poor physical condition and the need for medical care would have been obvious to his parents but that, motivated by their belief system and/or their desire to avoid investigation, they had wilfully neglected him and that neglect had contributed to his death. Sahil Sinha, led by Jonas Hankin KC from No5 Barristers' Chambers, appeared for the Crown, instructed by the CPS. For more information, please click here: (https://lnkd.in/eBijv9zH)

A defendant has been cleared of organising and leading a gangland drive-by shooting murder at the Old Bailey. Shaquille Samuels, who was also alleged to have fired the shots, was unanimously acquitted of the murder of Otas Sarkus and the attempted murder of Bristan Williams each of whom sustained multiple gunshot wounds in August 2021. Two others were previously convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment   John Ryder KC who led Ahmed Muen represented Shaquille Samuels was instructed by VIRDEE SOLICITORS LTD  

Catherine Brown represents a requested person discharged from a French extradition request. Mr S’ extradition was sought in respect of three offences arising from an accusation of “participation in a criminal organisation, organised swindling and laundering the proceeds of fraud” between January 2013 and November 2019. The main challenges to Mr S’ extradition centred around his health conditions and a requirement for him to be accommodated in a single cell in a custodial environment. As part of the evidence advanced on behalf of Mr S, the court had regard to a report on French criminal procedure and prison conditions prepared by Thibault Kempf. District Judge Smith sought further information from the French authorities regarding the provision of a single cell and the healthcare available for Ms S within the French prison estate (as per Criminal Proceedings Aranyosi and Caldarau [2016] Q.B. 921). However, the further information was not forthcoming within the directions set by the District Judge. As a result, the District Judge concluded that: (1)  she could not “discount the existence of a risk of inhuman or degrading treatment” and that “the extradition request must be refused on the basis of the RP’s Article 3 rights”. (2)  “To order extradition of the RP…would be a breach of his article 8 rights”. (3)  “..I am satisfied that the RP’s physical condition is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him.” Accordingly, she discharged Mr S pursuant to Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR and section 25 of the Extradition Act 2003. The decision was not appealed. Catherine was instructed by Rakesh Bhasin of Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors.

A defendant has been cleared of organising and leading a gangland drive-by shooting murder at the Old Bailey. Shaquille Samuels, who was also alleged to have fired the shots, was unanimously acquitted of the murder of Otas Sarkus and the attempted murder of Bristan Williams each of whom sustained multiple gunshot wounds in August 2021. Two others were previously convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment   John Ryder KC who led Ahmed Muen represented Shaquille Samuels was instructed by VIRDEE SOLICITORS LTD  

Chambers would like to thank everyone who took part in our Advocacy Competition 2024. We received a large number of high quality applications this year. After taking part in the final round held at The Old Bailey, we would like to congratulate Wilfred Hilton on winning the Advocacy competition. 2nd place was awarded to Alice Sweeney and the runners up were Imogen Marchant and Matthew Wesson.

6KBW College Hill are delighted to announce Peter Ratliff, Will Hays and Alistair Richardson have been appointed as Recorders. The King has appointed 3 members of Chambers to sit as Recorders on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. We would like to congratulate all 97 Recorders appointed today. See here for full list: http://bit.ly/4fF2uy7

Tommy Robinson Contempt proceedings Today, the High Court will hear the Solicitor General’s application to hold Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson) in contempt of court. Mr Yaxley-Lennon is alleged to have deliberately and repeatedly breached a court injunction preventing him publishing untrue allegations against a child refugee.    Adam Payter represents the Solicitor General. He is led by Aidan Eardley KC at 5RB. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eb76eyUK

6KBW College Hill are delighted to announce Rachel Hughes and Maham Malik have commenced pupillage at 6KBW College Hill. A warm welcome from Chambers.

6KBW College Hill are delighted to announce Kir West-Hunter and Elizabeth Hartley have both successfully completed their twelve month pupillage with us. Many Congratulations to you both and welcome to 6KBW College Hill.

In the Chambers and Partners 2025 Guide, Chambers are delighted to continue to be ranked as a Top Tier set and Leading set across multiple practice areas. 33 individual members (15 silks and 18 juniors) have been recommended as leading practitioners across 8 of Chambers’ practice areas (Crime, Financial Crime, Extradition, Financial Crime: Corporates, Administrative & Public Law, Consumer Law , POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture and Inquests & Public Inquiries. Congratulations to all those recognised, our members of Chambers, the Clerks and support staff at 6KBW College Hill