David Brooke

Education

• BA Hons (Dunelm)

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law both prosecution and defence.

David Brooke is instructed across the North-Eastern Circuit in a wide variety of cases including homicide, Class A drug importation, fraud and sexual offences.

A Grade 4 prosecutor, he has been instructed as junior counsel in numerous murder cases and has conducted a number of cases of manslaughter and attempted murder.

He is regularly instructed in serious sexual offences by Prosecution and Defence including difficult and sensitive cases involving children, mentally disordered complainants, historic sexual abuse, child abduction, child pornography etc. He is fully trained in the most recent legislation (including the Sexual Offences Act 2003) and accustomed to dealing with witnesses with the use of the video link.

Attended training in prosecuting serious sexual offences and in the use of intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses. When training in human rights was introduced for the Bar, he acted as a trainer and facilitator, taking an active part in the various courses available.

Represents both Prosecution and Defence in cases involving the supply and importation of class A drugs including large scale conspiracies in sensitive police and Customs operations. This work is also accompanied by high value Proceeds of Crime Act applications. Frequently instructed by the Serious Organised Crime Unit in South Yorkshire and has recently been appointed to the A list of the Attorney General Unified list of Prosecution Counsel.

Often instructed in all types of fraud including mortgage fraud, and high value theft from employers or vulnerable persons.

Has been asked to advise pre-charge on a variety of difficult and sensitive cases including drugs, money laundering, child-pornography and homicide. One such case concerned the death of a baby which led to a successful conviction for murder.

Appellate work has included numerous appearances in the Court of Appeal, in particular as a junior counsel to Roy Amlot Q.C. (former Chairman of the Bar) in the leading case of R v Lang and others, concerning the Criminal Justice Act 2003 provisions regarding dangerous offenders.

Professional Membership

• Criminal Bar Association
• North Eastern Circuit