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SUMMARY:The Undercover Policing Inquiry – 11 years on
DESCRIPTION:Claire Palmer reminds us that some public inquiries achieve faster results than others Eleven years on from its official set up date in July 2015, the Undercover Policing Inquiry is only part way through its hearing of the evidence. In June and July 2026, the Inquiry conducted Tranche 3 Phase 3 hearings, hearing evidence in ...
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SUMMARY:5 Essex Chambers shortlisted for the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that 5 Essex Chambers has been shortlisted for the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 in three categories: Inquests and Public Inquiries Set of the Year – 5 Essex Chambers Inquests and Public Inquiries Junior of the Year – Aaron Moss Professional Discipline Silk of the Year – Jason Beer KC ...
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SUMMARY:Emma Price celebrates continued success for Baby at the Bar
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to congratulate Emma Price on a series of recent milestones following the publication of Baby at the Bar, which she co-authored with Emma-Louise Fenelon. Since its publication in February, the book has received widespread recognition for its contribution to the conversation around parenting at the Bar. Five-Star Review from the Law Society ...
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SUMMARY:Zander Goss successfully defends Metropolitan Police in false imprisonment claim brought by three claimants concerning forced entry to premises to save life or limb
DESCRIPTION:Foster, Moor, and Powell v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (Case 026LR646, Central London County Court) Following a trial in June 2026, HHJ Holmes has handed down a reserved judgment dismissing claims for trespass to land, battery, and false imprisonment. Zander Goss (instructed by Emma Gallimore of Weightmans) represented the Defendant Commissioner throughout the four ...
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SUMMARY:Strip searches of trans detainees – Fiona Barton KC and Bobby Talalay acted for successful NPCC and Chief Constable of BTP in judicial review of consensual cross-sex search guidance
DESCRIPTION:The Administrative Court (Linden J) has handed down judgment in R (Sex Matters) v (1) National Police Chiefs’ Council and (2) Chief Constable of the British Transport Police [2026] EWHC 1954 (Admin). The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) empowers constables to conduct strip searches in certain circumstances, and also requires that the searching ...
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SUMMARY:Jason Beer KC appointed by Government to conduct end-to-end review of the police accountability system
DESCRIPTION:Chambers is pleased to announce that the Government have today appointed Jason Beer KC, as co-Chair with Dame Lynne Owens, to conduct an end-to-end review of the police accountability system.  They will submit the findings of their independent review to the Home Secretary and Lord Chancellor within 6 months. The review arises from the Home ...
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SUMMARY:Bobby Talalay successfully argues potentially legally significant defence to false imprisonment claims brought by claimants recalled to prison
DESCRIPTION:Bobby Talalay successfully appeared for the Defendant, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in Coe v MoJ (claim no. 091DC117), a claim for damages in false imprisonment brought by a prisoner recalled to prison for 7.5 months. The trial was heard by HHJ Bloom in the Central London County Court, who gave a detailed judgment on ...
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SUMMARY:Jason Beer KC made an Honorary Professor of Law
DESCRIPTION:Chambers is delighted to announce that Jason Beer KC has been made an Honorary Professor of Law by the University of Warwick with effect from 1st August 2026.  Jason will continue with his practice at the Bar at 5 Essex Chambers, as well as sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge (KBD and ChD) and a ...
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SUMMARY:High Court awards indemnity costs in favour of Norfolk Police
DESCRIPTION:Following the dismissal last year of the Claimants’ claims for malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office, Norfolk Police sought payment of their trial costs on the indemnity basis. The trial judge, Mr Justice Cotter, has handed down judgment acceding to that application, observing that various aspects of the Claimants’ conduct of the trial “amount ...
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SUMMARY:Attorney General’s Panel promotions 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Robert Cohen, Alex Ustych, Robert Talalay, Alice Meredith, Lissy Verrall-Withers, Paige Jones, Jack Palmer and Millicent Wild have been successful in this year’s applications for promotion to, or appointment to, the Attorney General’s Panels of Counsel. Robert Cohen, Alex Ustych and Robert Talalay have been promoted to the ‘A’ Panel. Alice Meredith has been promoted to the ‘B’ Panel. Lissy Verrall-Withers, Paige Jones, ...
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