A criminal practitioner well-known for Prosecution and Defence work in the sphere of Sexual Offences and Offences involving violence. Specialises in cases involving vulnerable people, females and children either as Defendants or complainants and notable for handling of 'sensitive' cases. Significant proportion of her practice involves child-sex abuse with multiple defendants and/or complainants. Particular interest and knowledge in the field of forensic science.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Medico-Legal Society.
Education
Woodford County High School
Kings' College, London University
Associated Work
Appointed as Recorder (1994), authorised to try serious sexual offences (2009)
Interests
Skiing, golf, aerobics, travelling.
Languages
French
Notable cases
Regularly instructed as Leading Junior in a high proportion of cases – both prosecuting and defending most recently;-
R v M and others: Central Criminal Court. 'Witchcraft' case torture of young girl and conspiracy to murder. R v H: Kingston CC: Multiple serious sexual offences against young boys. R v P: Snaresbrook CC, child cruelty – allegedly Munchausen's syndrome by proxy. R v S: Reading CC historic allegations of child sex abuse against young boys. R v O: CCC allegations of serial rape. R v D: Southwark CC alleged conspiracy to control prostitution. R v P: Luton CC – multiple sexual offences against young girls.
