Rebecca Chalkley KC is instructed on behalf of a high profile comedian who is being Privately Prosecuted for alleged malicious communications “tweets” posted on social media platforms. The issues relate to both Abuse of Process and the Right to Freedom of Speech […]
Rebecca Chalkley KC has successfully defended the Private Prosecution of a former accountant and financial director accused of fraud, false accounting and obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception. Following lengthy legal argument, the District Judge quashed the summons having found that the Private Prosecutor had failed to comply with the duty of full and frank disclosure […]
On 15 October 2025, a disciplinary panel concluded that MPS Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer ‘W80’ had no case to answer regarding an allegation that he had breached the professional standards on the use of force. On 11 December 2015, in the course of an armed operation, W80 discharged his weapon, fatally shooting Jermaine Baker. […]
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6KBW College Hill is proud to maintain its ranking as a Top Tier Set and Leading Set across a broad range of practice areas in the Chambers & Partners 2026 Guide 6KBW College Hill, UK Bar 2026 | Chambers Profiles 34 members, including 18 silks and 16 juniors, have been ranked as leading practitioners in […]
Following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, a man has been found guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage MP in a video posted on TikTok. The court heard that the defendant, Fayaz Khan, 26, posted a video in October last year in which he threatened to shoot Nigel Farage, after Nigel Farage highlighted the defendant’s […]
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6KBW College Hill is pleased to announce that Isabella Preistman Bennett and Lucy Bleichroeder-Baker have begun their pupillage with Chambers. We extend a warm welcome to them both. […]
On Wednesday 9 October 2025, the High Court refused a claim for judicial review brought by Courtney Freckleton (also known as rapper ‘Nines’) in respect of a decision of a Crown Court judge in Kingston to withdraw his bail after he pleaded guilty to three offences, including being concerned in the supply of Class B […]
6KBW College Hill are delighted to announce Rachel Hughes and Maham Malik have both successfully completed their twelve month pupillage with us. Many Congratulations to you both and Welcome to 6KBW College Hill. […]
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6KBW College Hill is proud to retain its ranking as a Top Tier set in the Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide. Described as “a set of extremely accomplished and intellectual barristers” Chambers continues to be recognised for its depth and excellence. A total of 34 members including 16 silks and 18 juniors have been acknowledged […]
Following a 6-week trial at the Central Criminal Court, a man has been found guilty of killing a 16-year old boy who was stabbed to death in front of his mother in her bedroom in South London. Romario Gordon, 22, was part of a group armed with 16-inch zombie knives who were “effectively hunting as […]
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