The last two weeks saw widespread disorder as far right protesters sought to capitalise on false media reports as to the identity of an alleged…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers are proud to support the 10,000 Black Interns initiative, which offers university students and graduates of Black heritage an opportunity to gain…
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Michelle Heeley KC and Dean Easthope represented a 16 year old boy acquitted of murder and manslaughter. The Prosecution case was that the youth and…
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No5’s Michelle Heeley KC has been listed for Lawyer of the week for the prosecutions of two 12-year-olds for the killing of Shawn Seesahai. Read…
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Two 12-year-olds yesterday became the youngest defendants in history to be convicted of knife murder in a trial prosecuted by Michelle Heeley KC. The jury…
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On 31st January 2024 a new law was introduced that prohibited “Cyber flashing”. S66A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 now makes it an offence…
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Vitalie Tanga was convicted of murder by a jury after a 2 week trial prosecuted by Michelle Heeley KC and Andrew Wallace. Alfred Mattox was…
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A convicted terrorist has been sentenced to Life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term, having been convicted by a jury after a trial prosecuted by…
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Michelle Heeley KC prosecuted the case of Mohammed Al Bared, a PhD student and supporter of Islamic State (IS). The Crown’s case was that the…
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Michelle Heeley KC prosecuted the tragic case of the death of 9 year old Alfie Steele. Dirk Howell and Carla Scott were both accused of…
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Mark Heywood KC leading Andrew Wallace prosecuted 6 Defendants and successfully obtained murder and manslaughter convictions against all of them following a 6-week trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court. Michelle…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers celebrates International Women’s Day by recognising our four female Silks and their achievements in law. Estella Hindley QC – First female Silk…
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After Crown Courts ended 2022 with more than 61,000 outstanding serious crime cases, the Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab has announced that 24 Nightingale Courts will…
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Michelle Heeley KC was instructed at an early stage to represent the interests of Manchester United footballer, Mason Greenwood. The case made headlines around the world…
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A former Special Constable from the Met Police was today acquitted of all charges having been defended by Michelle Heeley KC. In a case brought…
