Dossier
Criminal Bar Association
Coverage of Criminal Bar Association in the Nexus archive.
- Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'
Rajiv Menon KC faces contempt of court charges over a closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, causing concern among UK legal professionals about restricted speech. The trial judge referred the case to the High Court, asserting a 'case to answer,' despite prior appeals questioning the process.
- Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
The Criminal Bar Association chair criticized the prosecution of human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The prosecution has raised concerns about its impact on legal professionals' willingness to perform their duties.