News: Matthew Butt KC

International Crime Training and Advocacy Day

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, this event is now full and we are unable to accept any more applications. Please join...

6th November 2023

Murder suspect cleared of all charges

Ian Curson was today acquitted of murder and an additional charge of possession of an offensive weapon after a four week...

17th August 2023

Prince Harry refused permission to apply for judicial review

In a judgment issued by Mr Justice Chamberlain today, the Duke of Sussex has been refused permission to judicially review a...

23rd May 2023

Prince Harry renews application for permission to bring claim in judicial review

The Duke of Sussex has renewed his application for permission to judicially review the decision of the “Executive Committee...

16th May 2023

Manchester Arena Inquiry final publication

The final publication into the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack has been released. Click here to...

6th March 2023

Misconduct Hearing into Senior Gwent Police Officers Concludes

Two Senior Police officers were dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing held on various dates between...

7th September 2022

The Public Inquiry into the death of Jermaine Baker concluded today

The Chairman held that Mr Baker was lawfully killed by a MPS Counter Terrorism Firearms Officer known as W80. In his...

5th July 2022

NatWest Bank fined over £264 Million

NatWest Bank was sentenced today to a fine of £264,772,619.95 by Mrs Justice Cockerill sitting at Southwark Crown Court. ...

13th December 2021

Met Police Officers Cleared in Police Shooting Case

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been cleared today in relation to a police shooting. Following an investigation by the...

11th October 2021

National Westminster Bank PLC Pleads Guilty

NatWest Bank Plc pleaded guilty today to three offences contrary to the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, in a case brought...

7th October 2021