tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post1496868507394530930..comments2024-02-19T03:18:21.824-08:00Comments on Zoompad's blog: THE JUDGE WHO PERSECUTED NORMAN SCARTH IS THE SAME JUDGE WHO DISCREDITED OPERATION ORE!Zoompadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10241773679644853620noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-36293107688037591512011-05-27T01:21:43.712-07:002011-05-27T01:21:43.712-07:00Thanks, and ditto to you, you are doing a great jo...Thanks, and ditto to you, you are doing a great job trying to expose corruption and protect the next generation as well. The sad fact is that at the moment people like me would not have a hope of getting such a job, because of the panic attacks and depression which comes and goes, but its making me too unreliable to employ, plus I can hardly see anything properly these days. I wish that things were doifferent, but at the moment people like me are just considered to be useless scum. I would love to be employed in child protection, I would like to help the police break up paedophile rings, but I would never have any chance of getting a job with the police, I am too old now and also my eyes and panic attacks would stop me. I do not think all the police are corrupt.Zoompadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241773679644853620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-6465335017851628362011-05-26T17:42:03.192-07:002011-05-26T17:42:03.192-07:00Hi Barb, keep up the good work, they should employ...Hi Barb, keep up the good work, they should employ you in child protection, thanks for doing so much for all of usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-59900050527397540112011-05-20T07:22:57.838-07:002011-05-20T07:22:57.838-07:00David Bentley
Overview
David is a highly-regar...David Bentley <br /> <br />Overview<br /><br />David is a highly-regarded leading junior, with substantial experience defending over a wide range of serious offences. Recent cases have included acting in a major animal rights "terrorism" case, a £12M "Ponzi" fraud and a multi-handed rape and robbery campaign.<br /><br />He is frequently called on to advise on and conduct complex appeals (several following referral from the CCRC), and has appeared as counsel in a number of successful and noted appeals.<br /><br />Current instructions include defending in an international multi-handed heroin supply and firearms case, acting in a major conspiracy to defraud with linked counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice with a solicitor and advising in a murder appeal with DNA issues.<br /><br />He has developed a particular expertise in the developing and contentious field of "low template" DNA, and has extensive experience cross-examining some of the foremost forensic scientists in this field. He has also co-authored a comprehensive article on DNA law and practice published in The Archbold Review February 2011. To view the article please click here.<br /><br />David is now accredited with the Bar Council to accept "public access" (direct) instructions in appropriate cases.<br /><br /><br />What the directories say<br /><br />Listed as ranked counsel in Chambers & Partners (2011), and as "carving out a strong reputation" in Legal 500 (2009)<br /><br />Recent cases<br /><br />R v Whitehead - IFA involved in £12M pyramid fraud<br /><br />R v Powell - blackmail and firearms offences against the QPR football chairman, Gianni Paladini<br /><br />R v Peach and others - gold bullion scam with money stolen from comedian, Ricky Gervais<br /><br />R v Mentore - the "Prada gang" robberies<br /><br />R v Meek - the Cripps Corner contract killing<br /><br />R v Sagar - solicitor indicted for corrupt practices<br /><br />R v Anwoir and others - £50M money-laundering scam<br /><br />R v Gatsinzi and others - described by the BBC as "the UK's biggest ever stolen car racket"<br /><br />R v McLaughlan and others - where he acted for the lead defendant in a major "ghost worker" fraud against the MOD at the Devonport nuclear submarine base<br /><br />R v Broughton - acted for leading animal rights activist on "terrorist" attacks against Oxford university<br /><br />R v Victor - campaign of rape and robbery<br /><br />R v Sophocleous - multi-£M VAT fraud<br />Appeals (CCRC referrals)<br /><br /><br />R v James and Karimi - provocation in murder; precedent between HL & Privy Council<br /><br />R v G - counsel's conduct of defence affecting safety of conviction<br />Other recent appeals include<br /><br /><br />R v Zulhayir appeal dealing with issues of jury notes, jury bias and article 6 ECHR right to fair trial by an impartial tribunal.<br /><br />R v Whitehead - successful sentence appeal, with important guidance re applicability of sentencing guidelines in cases of major confidence fraud.<br /><br />The landmark House of Lords decision R v Kennedy - unlawful act manslaughter & causation<br />R v Powell (re competence of very young children to give evidence)<br /><br />R v Atkinson (bad character)<br /><br />R v Anwoir (money laundering)<br />Publications<br /><br />Article on recent developments in money laundering in Archbold News <br /><br />"Fair trial" chapter in Human Rights in the Investigation and Prosecution of Crime (OUP).<br />Seminars/Lectures<br /><br />He has lectured on aspects of money laundering, and has contributed to BBC "Law in Action". He also has provided training for a range of organisations including the CCRC, Liberty and the DCA. In 2004 he travelled to Turkey on behalf of the Council of Europe and the Foreign Office where he provided training to local judges and prosecutors on the fair trial provisions of the ECHR.<br /><br />Memberships of associations<br /><br />Criminal Bar Association<br /><br />South East CircuitZoompadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241773679644853620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-47076043389677756762011-05-20T07:21:45.222-07:002011-05-20T07:21:45.222-07:00HOORAY! PEOPLE CAN LEAVE COMMENTS AGAIN!HOORAY! PEOPLE CAN LEAVE COMMENTS AGAIN!Zoompadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241773679644853620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-37144268083371704302011-05-20T03:28:47.339-07:002011-05-20T03:28:47.339-07:00Just testing to see if I can leave a comment here ...Just testing to see if I can leave a comment here Zoompad!<br /><br />ahimsaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070370525847441676.post-22313442929791340622011-05-20T03:03:45.560-07:002011-05-20T03:03:45.560-07:00You are brilliant Barbara! Just a word about my p...You are brilliant Barbara! Just a word about my present attitude. It would indeed be nice, but I am not really fighting for justice for myself. I AM seeking to expose the corruption which continues to claim so many victims.<br /><br />Norman.Norman Scarthhttp://normanscarth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com