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25 Nov 21

Chief Constable of Avon & Somerset Police v Eckland – in the Court of Appeal

Anne Studd QC and Victoria von Wachter intervened on behalf of the IOPC to seek clarification of the EAT judgment on the correct forum for claims for discrimination by police officers against the IOPC.

23 Nov 21

Brook House Inquiry public hearings commence

The Brook House Inquiry has commenced its public hearings.

18 Nov 21

Trevor Smith Inquest finds police shooting was a lawful killing

Following examination of the circumstances and actions of officers involved, the Inquest into the police shooting of Trevor Smith concluded on Wednesday 17th November.

12 Nov 21

Saara Idelbi appointed a Fee-paid Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal

Saara Idelbi has been appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber with immediate effect.

10 Nov 21

Jonathan Dixey acts for the MHRA in inquest arising from COVID-19 vaccine

Jonathan Dixey appeared on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the inquest into the death of Neil Astles.

21 Oct 21

Victoria von Wachter represented Hampshire Police in a police disciplinary hearing

The hearing involved a Domestic Abuse Court Team member who was found to have pursued an inproper emotional relationship with a domestic violence victim.

14 Oct 21

The Data Brief – website launched

5 Essex Court has published a new website for The Data Brief: www.databrief.co.uk.

11 Oct 21

5 Essex Court welcomes Olivia Checa-Dover

5 Essex Court is delighted to welcome Olivia Checa-Dover, who today joins Chambers as an Associate Tenant.