Joshua Purser prosecuted a Church of England priest at Warwick Crown Court charged with 12 counts of sexual abuse against two victims.
After a three-week trial the jury returned guilty verdicts. The defendant awaits sentence.
Joshua Purser enjoys a varied practice prosecuting and defending weighty matters across a broad spectrum of criminal law. He brings a sharp wit and a forensic attention to detail to all cases in which he is instructed. Joshua has experience in complex conspiracy cases involving child sexual exploitation, County Lines drug supply, serious organised crime and homicide both led and acting as junior alone.
In addition to his work in the law, he contributes a great deal of his time to equality and diversity. He represents the Midlands Circuit on the CPS/Bar Diversity & Inclusion Group as well as the LGBTQ+ Sub-Committee of the Birmingham Law Society.
