News & Events: Criminal
Ellie Fargin prosecutes owner of two dogs who attacked pensioner
The 78-year-old pensioner sustained severe life threatening injuries, requiring hospitalisation for four months, following an attack by two rottweilers on 18 August 2023. He suffered an amputation of his left leg and right arm. Referring to CCTV footage of the incident, Ellie noted that the dogs had been “off lead and their owners were not […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 3 – Casey Chard
In the latest episode of the Criminal Law podcast, Ed Wylde speaks with Casey Chard about his pupillage experience at Pump Court Chambers, where he provides helpful techniques for how one can make the most out of the process. Casey discusses a number of insights he learned from each of his supervisors and how acquiring […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast Episode 2 – Stephanie Painter
In the second episode of Season 2 of our Criminal Law Podcast, Ed Wylde interviews Stephanie Painter about the techniques for applying for CPS panel grades and directories’ rankings. Stephanie offers valuable insights on suggested training and experience for newly qualified barristers, as well as guidance on how to maintain a balance in life at […]
Pump Court Criminal Law Podcast – Ellie Fargin
In the first episode of Season 2 of our Criminal Law Podcast, Ed Wylde speaks to Ellie Fargin about her recent 5-week RASSO case, involving 10 complainants and offences covering a 40-year period. Ellie was led by Rebecca Fairbairn and offers some useful insights into the different roles of leaders and juniors when working on […]
R v Jones Case Comment: Running diminished responsibility without an expert
Diminished responsibility is one of the partial defences available to those charged with murder. If a defendant is found to have had diminished responsibility during the commission of the offence, they are not acquitted but rather found guilty of voluntary manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. It is a highly complex defence that often requires […]
Sarah Jones KC opens for the Crown in murder on Bournemouth beach case
A criminology student is accused of stabbing two women – killing one and seriously injuring another – after travelling to Bournemouth from South London, having researched how to do a murder and not get caught. Sarah Jones KC prosecutes, leading Edward Culver of the CPS and Casey Chard, who is instructed as disclosure junior. The […]
Jury convict of murder in case prosecuted by Sarah Jones KC, leading Ellie Fargin
In less than an hour of deliberations, the jury rejected the claim put forward by the Defence that the Defendant was guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and convicted of murder. The Defendant, who now identifies as male, had travelled to his mother’s flat and in a fit of rage, fuelled by alcohol, […]
Rebecca Fairbairn, leading Ellie Fargin, prosecute sexual offender in 5-week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court
Instructed by OCSAU (Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit) Rebecca and Ellie prosecuted the 60-year-old man for offences against 10 children between 1976 and 2021. He was convicted of all 28 offences and remanded into custody. The Judge noted he was a prolific offender and a danger to society. In January, he was sentenced to 18 […]
Christopher Pix successfully defends client accused of rape
Christopher Pix defended a client who was acquitted of 7 charges, including three rape allegations after a 5-day trial in Southampton Crown Court. The case was prosecuted by a KC and involved serious allegations that included the use of a gun and a knife. Christopher was instructed by Barry Keel of Roach Pittis Solicitors. For […]
Tom Wilkins receives The Chief Constable of Hampshire’s congratulations award
We are very proud to announce that Tom Wilkins has received The Chief Constable of Hampshire’s congratulations for his work on the case of R v Sewah at Winchester Crown Court, alongside the investigating police officers. The award recognised Tom’s “dedication and personal commitment during the case, displaying tremendous professionalism and never losing sight of […]
Pump Court Chambers ranked as a Leading Set in Chambers & Partners 2025
Pump Court has been ranked as a Band 1 Set for Family/Matrimonial and Ecclesiastical Law in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners, as well as maintaining set rankings for Crime and Employment. In total, 26 members of chambers are ranked as Leading Individuals for Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance, Crime, Ecclesiastical Law, Employment, Inquests […]
Richard Tutt prosecutes defendant for road rage
Jo Conroy-Helstrip attacked John and Anne Arthur, both 65, in a fit of ‘extreme anger’ after they briefly obstructed the road to unload musical equipment from their vehicle into their home in Winchester. Whilst his pregnant girlfriend and daughter waited In the car, Conroy-Helstrip punched Mr Arthur repeatedly to the head, knocking him unconscious, then broke Mrs Arthur’s nose […]
