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Jessica Clarke
Introduction
Recommended in the Legal 500 as "a crowd-pleaser for getting to the point, however awkward it might be" Jessica's strengths lie in her witness handling and the presentation of her case to the jury.
background and expertise
With a background in general crime her recent practice involves the most serious sexual offences involving both children and adults, serious violence and large scale drug offences.
Jessica is also a highly skilled junior and her workload includes murder, child cruelty, money laundering and fraud.
Over the last few years Jessica has built up a wealth of experience in military law; appearing in both international and domestic military courts.
Jessica is a grade 3 CPS advocate and is regularly instructed as both sole advocate and junior.
Notable cases
R v H and T-M, 2016
Prosecution junior in a case involving the murder of a 13 month old baby. Luton Crown Court. See BBC article
R v R, 2016
Secured the conviction of serving prisoner who stabbed a fellow inmate in the jugular despite the victim refusing to give evidence against him. St Albans Crown Court.
See BBC article
R v F, 2015
Defended an 18 year old accused of multiple counts of assault by penetration on female army cadets all under the age of 16. Acquitted on all counts save for an unrelated offence of consensual sexual activity. Southampton Crown Court.
R v D, 2015
Multi million pound international money laundering conspiracy. Central Criminal Court
R v M, 2016
Son of a Ghanaian politician accused of multiple counts of rape - acquitted on all counts. Wood Green Crown Court.
R v T, 2015
65-year old accused of multiple counts of rape dating back to the 1960s. Acquitted on all counts. Aylesbury Crown Court.
R v R, 2016
Successful prosecution of a case involving a false passport factory. Woolwich Crown Court.
PROFILE: Jessica Clarke
"A crowd-pleaser for getting to the point, however awkward it might be."
Legal 500
Year called
2006
Specialisms
Crime
Confiscation / POCA
Financial Crime
Fraud, Bribery & Corruption
Military
Sexual offences
Disciplinary
Regulatory / Disciplinary
Contact
020 7489 2727
Education
BPP Professional Education
Bar Vocational Course 2004
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association South Eastern Circuit
Appointments
Grade 3 CPS Advocate