Emma Farnsworth
Called to the Bar: 2000, Lincolns Inn
Awarded Sir Thomas More Bursary
Education
- Nottingham Law School 1999-2000: Bar Vocational Course: Very competent
- Leeds University 1996-1999 LLB (Hons): 2:1
Areas of Practice
Crime
Prosecutes and Defends cases in the Crown Court, covering a wide range of criminal law.
Recent cases include a series of armed robberies, offences of dishonesty, drugs, violence and driving.
Grade 3 Prosecutor.
Has attended training in prosecuting serious sexual offences and in the use of intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses
Civil
Instructed on behalf of Claimants and Defendants in small claims, fast track and multi-track cases.
Practises in personal Injury, including disease litigation.
Road traffic accidents, accidents in the workplace, tripping and slipping.
Debt recovery.
Disclosure hearings.
Acts for West Yorkshire Police and respondents in applications for Sexual Offences Prevention Orders and at licensing hearings
Professional Membership
- Member of Criminal Bar Association
- North Eastern Circuit