Imagine the scenario, client facing charges spanning one or more pieces of legislation dealing with sexual offending. What are the limitation periods? What are the penalties? Which offence should and should not be charged? Where is that 1972 copy of Archbold when you need it? Worry not, this excellent little book contains a wealth of information to steer practitioners through the complex minefield that is sexual offences legislation. I cannot for the life of me see how any firm or chambers could get by without a copy (or without keeping 50 years of Archbold). Buy it!
Eleanor Laws QC is a barrister at 6 Pump Court. She is regularly instructed in all manner of criminal cases. Her particular area of expertise is in the prosecution and defence of serious sexual violence and child abuse cases. She is Specialist Advisory Counsel to Jersey Advocates in cases involving serious sexual allegations.
Her Honour Judge Patricia Lees sits as a judge on the South Eastern Circuit. Prior to her appointment as Circuit Judge, she was a barrister at 23 Essex Street, specializing in criminal litigation. HHJ Lees has extensive experience in all areas of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending, with particular expertise in cases involving sexual allegations.