News & Events: Domestic Abuse
“All by myself…” The rules are the same whether you’re represented or not
It is an unfortunate reality that a great number of litigants find themselves, whether by choice or not, before the Family Court without legal representation. The reasons for this are varied and complex, it is usually down to cost but not always. Some choose to represent themselves as a way to further perpetuate abuse, even […]
Domestic Abuse tactics in the Family Courts – how do we achieve cultural change?
This contribution will consider new case law together with the recently published report by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (‘the Commissioner’) examining the family courts’ handling of domestic abuse. The report highlights how victims and survivors are being subjected to continued abuse by perpetrators in private family law proceedings, resulting in re-traumatisation[1] and the need for […]
Pump Court Chambers welcomes members of Stour to create southern super set
A major, multi-practice chambers reaching across London, Kent, Hampshire and Wiltshire, has emerged after Pump Court Chambers welcomed the members of Stour Chambers in Canterbury. The former members of Stour Chambers will be joining Pump Court Chambers from 3 April 2023, creating a combined membership of 120 barristers and 24 members of staff spread across […]
Pump Court Chambers Rankings in Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2023
Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2023 has been launched today and we’re delighted to have been recognised once again as a ‘Top Ranked’ set, with 23 members ranked across the areas of criminal, employment, ecclesiastical, family: matrimonial finance and children law, health & safety and inquests and inquiries. Our “Market leading” Band 1 Family […]
Cordelia Williams returns from maternity leave
We are delighted to welcome back Cordelia Williams to our Family team following her recent maternity leave. Cordelia was called to the Bar in 2014 and specialises in financial remedies and private law children matters. She is regularly instructed in complex disputes, often appearing against senior barristers of leading family chambers. Ranked as a tier 1 rising star […]
Coercive and controlling behaviour (together and separately!)
Catherine Ellis joins host Mark Ablett to discuss coercive behaviour, controlling behaviour and coercive controlling behaviour in the context of private children proceedings. Catherine talks Mark through how we define and identify such behaviour, noting the frequent difficulties for victims in doing so. In circumstances where the guidance is far from definitive, Catherine gives her […]
Pump Court pleased to announce Legal 500 rankings
The Legal 500 UK 2022 rankings launched on Wednesday 28th September 2022. We are pleased to announced 39 members have been recognised as ‘Leading Individuals’, over the areas of Commercial, Chancery, Probate & Tax, Criminal, Employment, Family and Children Law, Health & Safety, Inquests & Inquiries and Personal Injury. As well as increasing the number […]
Children Law Seminar Portsmouth 2022
The Children Team at Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce the return of our annual Children Law Seminar, following a two-year hiatus. We hope you will join us for talks on a range of topics relating to private and public law which will aim to provide an interesting mix of practical advice, case law updates […]
‘Controlling or coercive behaviour’: Is the law fit for purpose?
About seven years ago, section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 created an offence of ‘controlling or coercive behaviour’. The purpose of the legislation was to offer a further layer of protection for victims of domestic abuse by criminalising conduct that causes harm. As per the Statutory Guidance, the offence “closes a gap in […]
Rebekah Batt joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to welcome Rebekah Batt to chambers following successful completion of her pupillage. During her time at Chambers she has built a mixed common law practice, accepting instructions across a range criminal, civil, and family matters in line with her chambers profile and with a particular focus on civil and family law. Tony […]
Cross-examining vulnerable witnesses in domestic abuse cases
Tara Lyons is joined by Nigel Pascoe QC of Pump Court Chambers for this timely podcast on cross-examining vulnerable witnesses. Nigel is the author of an advocacy guide and has been a silk in the criminal courts for 34 years! In the wake of an increase in appreciation of special measures for witnesses following the […]
Christmas Opening Hours 2021
We will be operating with reduced hours over the festive period. Our Chambers Christmas and New Year opening hours are as follows:- Thursday 23rd December – 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Friday 24th December – 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Saturday 25th December – closed Sunday 26th December – closed Monday 27th December – closed […]
