Rupert Doswell
Called to the Bar: 1996, Inner Temple
Education
- Cardiff University, LLB (Hons) 2:1
- Inns of Court School of Law (Bar Examinations) 1995
Areas of Practice
Crime
Prosecutes and defends the full range serious criminal cases; including misuse of drugs, sexual offences, fraud, homicide and violent crime. Extensive experience in s.8 C.P.I.A. disclosure applications and challenges to Public Interest Immunity Claims. Parole hearing reviews and general Prison Law advice.
Attended training in prosecuting serious sexual offences and in the use of intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses.
Non-criminal police work including Sexual Offences Prevention Orders and Closure Orders.
Employment
All aspects of litigation and advisory work; in particular cases involving sexual and disability discrimination. Qualified to accept direct access work.
Recent Cases
- R v Livingstone & Others - Large scale drugs conspiracy. NCS operation involving 12 defendants, nine month long voir dire and disclosure process. Procedural challenges to disclosure process following ECHR decision in Edwards v Lewis.
- R v Bell - Fraud. £1 1/2million.
- R v Milson - Murder. Death of 8 month old baby from methadone overdose.
- R v MacKenzie - Gross Negligence Manslaughter. Death of 78 year old woman from suspected hypothermia.
- R v Martin - Murder. Night time stabbing of a friend.
- R v Clark - Rape and Murder of 14 year old girl in her home.
Professional Membership
- North Eastern Circuit
- Criminal Bar Association
Additional Information
Moved to Chambers in August 2002 having practised on the Midland and Oxford Circuit for a number of years. Lives north of York. Interests include skiing, sailing and oil painting