Miss Eley frequently prosecutes and defends in cases involving serious sexual offences. She has a wealth of experience dealing with these types of cases. She is known for her calm and reassuring approach in cases where specialist witness handling is required for vulnerable and child witnesses.
With regards to defence work, she has experience in representing defendants who have mental health and learning disabilities.
In recent times she has conducted numerous section 28 cases where the cross examination of the witness has been pre recorded. These cases have to be expertly prepared well in advance of the trial.
Notable Sexual Offences cases
R v Artez [2018]
secured conviction in stranger attempted rape
R v Artez [2018]
secured conviction in stranger attempted rape
R v Barnes [2018]
successfully prosecuted man charged sex offender charged with violent rape.
R v Grant [2018]
Secured acquittal for a man charged with sexual assaults of school girls
R v Dawson [2018]
secured conviction in rape trial
R v Elton TOWNEND Jones [2022]
Successfully prosecuted a man charged with rape and sexual abuse of a child
R v Nicholas Bell [2021]
High profile case, prosecuted a security Officer accused of raping a patient at the Princess Alexander Hospital in Harlow.
R v Samuel James [2021]
Represented the defendant who was accused of humiliating and degrading rapes of his former girlfriend. Partial acquittal.
R v Trevor Monk [2021]
Successfully prosecution of man charged with rape
R v Burrows and Prewitt [2021]
Prosecuted a couple who systematically raped and abused 2 children. Both received an extended sentence comprising of 22 years custody and an 8 year licence. This was a case of huge sensitivity.
