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Unusual case where a father had been found guilty of murdering his daughter – Allison Summers KC leading Lynne Shirley for the defence

22 September 2022

In an unusual and sensitive case, where a father had been found guilty of murdering his daughter, Head of Drystone Chambers, Allison Summers KC leading Lynne Shirley successfully argued the phrase ‘abuse of a position of trust’ within paragraph 9 of Schedule 21 did not apply in this case.

Drystone Chambers Azza Brown was instructed as the Prosecution junior.

Press coverage here.

22 September 2022

Authors

Allison Summers KC

Head of Chambers

Call 2000     Silk 2020

Lynne Shirley

Call 2002

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