Partner, Raj Chada joined Jonathan Ray on @lbc.co.uk to unpack the legal and civil rights implications.
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Partner, Raj Chada joined Jonathan Ray on @lbc.co.uk to unpack the legal and civil rights implications.
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
Proscription is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled , morally wrong … and ridiculous. There will be further legal challenges against it.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence
What evidence is important when defending a cheque dishonour complaint?
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#ChequeBounce #Section138 #CriminalDefence
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#ChequeBounce #Section138 #CriminalDefence
September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What evidence is important when defending a cheque dishonour complaint?
Call or WhatsApp: +91-9051112233
#ChequeBounce #Section138 #CriminalDefence
Call or WhatsApp: +91-9051112233
#ChequeBounce #Section138 #CriminalDefence
The evidence can show someone leaving, deleting messages, shaking, staying calm.
But it can’t show you the thoughts inside their head.
And in a criminal case, that thought might be exactly what has to be proved.
#CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy #LanguageMatters
But it can’t show you the thoughts inside their head.
And in a criminal case, that thought might be exactly what has to be proved.
#CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy #LanguageMatters
September 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The evidence can show someone leaving, deleting messages, shaking, staying calm.
But it can’t show you the thoughts inside their head.
And in a criminal case, that thought might be exactly what has to be proved.
#CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy #LanguageMatters
But it can’t show you the thoughts inside their head.
And in a criminal case, that thought might be exactly what has to be proved.
#CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy #LanguageMatters
This car is about to cause a collision.
That changes the way you see everything that came before it.The jury gets to look backwards from the consequence.
The defendant had to act without knowing it.
Can we ever judge fairly with hindsight?
#CriminalDefence #Jury #Hindsight #UKLaw #JusticeSystem
That changes the way you see everything that came before it.The jury gets to look backwards from the consequence.
The defendant had to act without knowing it.
Can we ever judge fairly with hindsight?
#CriminalDefence #Jury #Hindsight #UKLaw #JusticeSystem
September 25, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This car is about to cause a collision.
That changes the way you see everything that came before it.The jury gets to look backwards from the consequence.
The defendant had to act without knowing it.
Can we ever judge fairly with hindsight?
#CriminalDefence #Jury #Hindsight #UKLaw #JusticeSystem
That changes the way you see everything that came before it.The jury gets to look backwards from the consequence.
The defendant had to act without knowing it.
Can we ever judge fairly with hindsight?
#CriminalDefence #Jury #Hindsight #UKLaw #JusticeSystem
At the most important moment of my client’s trial, I couldn’t help him.
I couldn’t say another word in his defence.
Then we heard the words we’d been fighting for.
Not guilty.
He’d fought a murder case from prison — and won.
#CriminalDefence #CaseWin #NotGuilty #UKLaw #MurderTrial
I couldn’t say another word in his defence.
Then we heard the words we’d been fighting for.
Not guilty.
He’d fought a murder case from prison — and won.
#CriminalDefence #CaseWin #NotGuilty #UKLaw #MurderTrial
September 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
At the most important moment of my client’s trial, I couldn’t help him.
I couldn’t say another word in his defence.
Then we heard the words we’d been fighting for.
Not guilty.
He’d fought a murder case from prison — and won.
#CriminalDefence #CaseWin #NotGuilty #UKLaw #MurderTrial
I couldn’t say another word in his defence.
Then we heard the words we’d been fighting for.
Not guilty.
He’d fought a murder case from prison — and won.
#CriminalDefence #CaseWin #NotGuilty #UKLaw #MurderTrial
Once you’re already under suspicion, almost any reaction can be read the wrong way.
So what do you think an innocent reaction actually looks like?
#FalseAllegations #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PsychologyOfCrime #KnowYourRights
So what do you think an innocent reaction actually looks like?
#FalseAllegations #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PsychologyOfCrime #KnowYourRights
September 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Once you’re already under suspicion, almost any reaction can be read the wrong way.
So what do you think an innocent reaction actually looks like?
#FalseAllegations #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PsychologyOfCrime #KnowYourRights
So what do you think an innocent reaction actually looks like?
#FalseAllegations #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PsychologyOfCrime #KnowYourRights
Legal experts are questioning whether police are using powers they no longer have to restrict protests.
Partner, Raj Chada considers the impact of the Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for protesters, campaign groups and democratic freedoms.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence #PeacefulProtest
Partner, Raj Chada considers the impact of the Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for protesters, campaign groups and democratic freedoms.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence #PeacefulProtest
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Legal experts are questioning whether police are using powers they no longer have to restrict protests.
Partner, Raj Chada considers the impact of the Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for protesters, campaign groups and democratic freedoms.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence #PeacefulProtest
Partner, Raj Chada considers the impact of the Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for protesters, campaign groups and democratic freedoms.
#ProtestLaw #CriminalDefence #PeacefulProtest
An investigation often produces far more material than a courtroom gets to see.
But sometimes you find something that undermines the prosecution’s case — and assists the defence.
Dig around long enough, and you can strike gold.
#CriminalDefence #Disclosure #UnusedMaterial #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
But sometimes you find something that undermines the prosecution’s case — and assists the defence.
Dig around long enough, and you can strike gold.
#CriminalDefence #Disclosure #UnusedMaterial #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
September 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM
An investigation often produces far more material than a courtroom gets to see.
But sometimes you find something that undermines the prosecution’s case — and assists the defence.
Dig around long enough, and you can strike gold.
#CriminalDefence #Disclosure #UnusedMaterial #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
But sometimes you find something that undermines the prosecution’s case — and assists the defence.
Dig around long enough, and you can strike gold.
#CriminalDefence #Disclosure #UnusedMaterial #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
What impact have #JustStopOil protests had over the last few years?
Francesca Cociani, Senior Associate in our Crime Team, joined Clare Foges on LBC to discuss the increasingly draconian response to environmental #protests & how the legal landscape has changed.
#JSO #CriminalDefence
Francesca Cociani, Senior Associate in our Crime Team, joined Clare Foges on LBC to discuss the increasingly draconian response to environmental #protests & how the legal landscape has changed.
#JSO #CriminalDefence
April 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What impact have #JustStopOil protests had over the last few years?
Francesca Cociani, Senior Associate in our Crime Team, joined Clare Foges on LBC to discuss the increasingly draconian response to environmental #protests & how the legal landscape has changed.
#JSO #CriminalDefence
Francesca Cociani, Senior Associate in our Crime Team, joined Clare Foges on LBC to discuss the increasingly draconian response to environmental #protests & how the legal landscape has changed.
#JSO #CriminalDefence
Podcast - Criminal Defence - Private Detectives of Answers Investigation talk about some of the cases they have handled compiling evidence for those accused of a crime in the United Kingdom and Europe #privatedetective #criminaldefence
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0orF...
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0orF...
Criminal Defence in Private Investigation - the Private Detectives
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December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Podcast - Criminal Defence - Private Detectives of Answers Investigation talk about some of the cases they have handled compiling evidence for those accused of a crime in the United Kingdom and Europe #privatedetective #criminaldefence
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0orF...
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0orF...
We believe more information means better decisions.
But in a jury room, that can cause a serious problem.
Everywhere else, the search bar promises a better decision.
On a jury, sometimes the discipline is knowing when not to use it.
#JuryDuty #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #RulesOfEvidence #JusticeSystem
But in a jury room, that can cause a serious problem.
Everywhere else, the search bar promises a better decision.
On a jury, sometimes the discipline is knowing when not to use it.
#JuryDuty #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #RulesOfEvidence #JusticeSystem
September 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We believe more information means better decisions.
But in a jury room, that can cause a serious problem.
Everywhere else, the search bar promises a better decision.
On a jury, sometimes the discipline is knowing when not to use it.
#JuryDuty #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #RulesOfEvidence #JusticeSystem
But in a jury room, that can cause a serious problem.
Everywhere else, the search bar promises a better decision.
On a jury, sometimes the discipline is knowing when not to use it.
#JuryDuty #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #RulesOfEvidence #JusticeSystem
If someone official tells you to do something, you cooperate.
Refusing feels wrong.
Am I being rude?
Do I look suspicious?
Do I look guilty?
But what if someone you can’t properly identify is telling you to open your car door?
#KnowYourRights #PolicePowers #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PublicAwareness
Refusing feels wrong.
Am I being rude?
Do I look suspicious?
Do I look guilty?
But what if someone you can’t properly identify is telling you to open your car door?
#KnowYourRights #PolicePowers #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PublicAwareness
September 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
If someone official tells you to do something, you cooperate.
Refusing feels wrong.
Am I being rude?
Do I look suspicious?
Do I look guilty?
But what if someone you can’t properly identify is telling you to open your car door?
#KnowYourRights #PolicePowers #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PublicAwareness
Refusing feels wrong.
Am I being rude?
Do I look suspicious?
Do I look guilty?
But what if someone you can’t properly identify is telling you to open your car door?
#KnowYourRights #PolicePowers #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #PublicAwareness
After an arrest, people make throwaway comments almost anywhere. In the police car, at the custody desk, while samples are being dealt with.
Sometimes it’s bravado. Or nerves. Sometimes they’re simply trying to explain themselves.
#PoliceInterview #CriminalDefence #NoComment #UKLaw #KnowYourRights
Sometimes it’s bravado. Or nerves. Sometimes they’re simply trying to explain themselves.
#PoliceInterview #CriminalDefence #NoComment #UKLaw #KnowYourRights
September 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
After an arrest, people make throwaway comments almost anywhere. In the police car, at the custody desk, while samples are being dealt with.
Sometimes it’s bravado. Or nerves. Sometimes they’re simply trying to explain themselves.
#PoliceInterview #CriminalDefence #NoComment #UKLaw #KnowYourRights
Sometimes it’s bravado. Or nerves. Sometimes they’re simply trying to explain themselves.
#PoliceInterview #CriminalDefence #NoComment #UKLaw #KnowYourRights
Harsher sentencing for protesters is affecting the UK’s reputation abroad.
Giving evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Raj Chada argues this is making the UK an outlier in Europe and risks undermining fundamental rights.
#RightToProtest #CriminalDefence #Parliament
Giving evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Raj Chada argues this is making the UK an outlier in Europe and risks undermining fundamental rights.
#RightToProtest #CriminalDefence #Parliament
April 17, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Harsher sentencing for protesters is affecting the UK’s reputation abroad.
Giving evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Raj Chada argues this is making the UK an outlier in Europe and risks undermining fundamental rights.
#RightToProtest #CriminalDefence #Parliament
Giving evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Raj Chada argues this is making the UK an outlier in Europe and risks undermining fundamental rights.
#RightToProtest #CriminalDefence #Parliament
How do you make a month go by?
Gym on Tuesday? A call on Thursday? A visit next week?
When most days have the same structure, one day feels incredibly slow.
Then you look back, and six months are hard to separate.
#PrisonLife #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #JusticeSystem #FamilySupport
Gym on Tuesday? A call on Thursday? A visit next week?
When most days have the same structure, one day feels incredibly slow.
Then you look back, and six months are hard to separate.
#PrisonLife #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #JusticeSystem #FamilySupport
September 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM
How do you make a month go by?
Gym on Tuesday? A call on Thursday? A visit next week?
When most days have the same structure, one day feels incredibly slow.
Then you look back, and six months are hard to separate.
#PrisonLife #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #JusticeSystem #FamilySupport
Gym on Tuesday? A call on Thursday? A visit next week?
When most days have the same structure, one day feels incredibly slow.
Then you look back, and six months are hard to separate.
#PrisonLife #CriminalDefence #UKLaw #JusticeSystem #FamilySupport
In a disputed allegation, certainty can sound persuasive.
The first version may tell you something the later one does not.
Which would you trust more: certainty now, or uncertainty at the start?
#WitnessEvidence #CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
The first version may tell you something the later one does not.
Which would you trust more: certainty now, or uncertainty at the start?
#WitnessEvidence #CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
September 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
In a disputed allegation, certainty can sound persuasive.
The first version may tell you something the later one does not.
Which would you trust more: certainty now, or uncertainty at the start?
#WitnessEvidence #CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
The first version may tell you something the later one does not.
Which would you trust more: certainty now, or uncertainty at the start?
#WitnessEvidence #CriminalDefence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
THE PRICE OF HAVING NOTHING TO HIDE
Our client didn't flee after the confrontation. He stayed, answered questions and then spent the next two years fighting an affray charge that threatened his livelihood and his future in the UK.
#lawyer #notablecase #visa #criminaldefence
Our client didn't flee after the confrontation. He stayed, answered questions and then spent the next two years fighting an affray charge that threatened his livelihood and his future in the UK.
#lawyer #notablecase #visa #criminaldefence
July 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
THE PRICE OF HAVING NOTHING TO HIDE
Our client didn't flee after the confrontation. He stayed, answered questions and then spent the next two years fighting an affray charge that threatened his livelihood and his future in the UK.
#lawyer #notablecase #visa #criminaldefence
Our client didn't flee after the confrontation. He stayed, answered questions and then spent the next two years fighting an affray charge that threatened his livelihood and his future in the UK.
#lawyer #notablecase #visa #criminaldefence
Podcast – Listen to our Trailer for Season 2 Episode 1 - Criminal Defence - Private Detectives talk about some of the cases they have handled compiling evidence for those accused of a crime in the United Kingdom and Europe #privatedetective #criminaldefence
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TRAILER - Criminal Defence S2 Ep 1
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December 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Podcast – Listen to our Trailer for Season 2 Episode 1 - Criminal Defence - Private Detectives talk about some of the cases they have handled compiling evidence for those accused of a crime in the United Kingdom and Europe #privatedetective #criminaldefence
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open.spotify.com/episode/3f0f...
Sentences for #protest cases in the UK are far too long & haven’t always taken conscientious motivation into account.
Our #CriminalDefence Team discuss a recent ruling involving #JustStopOil supporters that resulted in number of reduced sentences.
Read their thoughts in the comments:
Our #CriminalDefence Team discuss a recent ruling involving #JustStopOil supporters that resulted in number of reduced sentences.
Read their thoughts in the comments:
March 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sentences for #protest cases in the UK are far too long & haven’t always taken conscientious motivation into account.
Our #CriminalDefence Team discuss a recent ruling involving #JustStopOil supporters that resulted in number of reduced sentences.
Read their thoughts in the comments:
Our #CriminalDefence Team discuss a recent ruling involving #JustStopOil supporters that resulted in number of reduced sentences.
Read their thoughts in the comments:
Membership connects you to a strong professional community, an email group, an online network, and colleagues who understand exactly what the job involves.
That's what CLSA membership means.
Ready to be part of it?
##JoinCLSA #CriminalDefence #LegalCommunity https://bit.ly/3VTws9l
That's what CLSA membership means.
Ready to be part of it?
##JoinCLSA #CriminalDefence #LegalCommunity https://bit.ly/3VTws9l
August 19, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Membership connects you to a strong professional community, an email group, an online network, and colleagues who understand exactly what the job involves.
That's what CLSA membership means.
Ready to be part of it?
##JoinCLSA #CriminalDefence #LegalCommunity https://bit.ly/3VTws9l
That's what CLSA membership means.
Ready to be part of it?
##JoinCLSA #CriminalDefence #LegalCommunity https://bit.ly/3VTws9l
We’re excited to announce that we have acquired the renowned Birds #Solicitors.
Steven Bird is joining our #CriminalDefence team, bringing decades of expertise & a team with an outstanding reputation. We’re thrilled to continue our shared mission of challenging injustice together.
#LegalSupport
Steven Bird is joining our #CriminalDefence team, bringing decades of expertise & a team with an outstanding reputation. We’re thrilled to continue our shared mission of challenging injustice together.
#LegalSupport
July 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’re excited to announce that we have acquired the renowned Birds #Solicitors.
Steven Bird is joining our #CriminalDefence team, bringing decades of expertise & a team with an outstanding reputation. We’re thrilled to continue our shared mission of challenging injustice together.
#LegalSupport
Steven Bird is joining our #CriminalDefence team, bringing decades of expertise & a team with an outstanding reputation. We’re thrilled to continue our shared mission of challenging injustice together.
#LegalSupport
Only one of these people intended to steal.
The difference is something the camera may never show you.
Theft requires more than proving unpaid goods left the shop.
If this was the only footage you had, what would you believe?
#CriminalDefence #TheftAct #CCTVEvidence #UKLaw #Dishonesty
The difference is something the camera may never show you.
Theft requires more than proving unpaid goods left the shop.
If this was the only footage you had, what would you believe?
#CriminalDefence #TheftAct #CCTVEvidence #UKLaw #Dishonesty
September 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Only one of these people intended to steal.
The difference is something the camera may never show you.
Theft requires more than proving unpaid goods left the shop.
If this was the only footage you had, what would you believe?
#CriminalDefence #TheftAct #CCTVEvidence #UKLaw #Dishonesty
The difference is something the camera may never show you.
Theft requires more than proving unpaid goods left the shop.
If this was the only footage you had, what would you believe?
#CriminalDefence #TheftAct #CCTVEvidence #UKLaw #Dishonesty
📣 WE ARE RECRUITING 📣
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Our award winning Crime Team is seeking to recruit practitioners at all levels of call to join our busy and vibrant team.
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#CriminalDefence #CriminalBarristers
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
📣 WE ARE RECRUITING 📣
Our award winning Crime Team is seeking to recruit practitioners at all levels of call to join our busy and vibrant team.
🗓️ DEADLINE: Monday 24 March 2025
Find out more 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/vacancy/crim...
#CriminalDefence #CriminalBarristers
Our award winning Crime Team is seeking to recruit practitioners at all levels of call to join our busy and vibrant team.
🗓️ DEADLINE: Monday 24 March 2025
Find out more 🔽
gardencourtchambers.co.uk/vacancy/crim...
#CriminalDefence #CriminalBarristers
“Make sure you delete everything.”
If you already believe a crime is involved, that message can sound terrible.
But anything can sound suspicious once you’ve been told a crime is involved.
#CriminalDefence #DigitalEvidence #PhoneEvidence #UKLaw #ContextMatters
If you already believe a crime is involved, that message can sound terrible.
But anything can sound suspicious once you’ve been told a crime is involved.
#CriminalDefence #DigitalEvidence #PhoneEvidence #UKLaw #ContextMatters
September 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“Make sure you delete everything.”
If you already believe a crime is involved, that message can sound terrible.
But anything can sound suspicious once you’ve been told a crime is involved.
#CriminalDefence #DigitalEvidence #PhoneEvidence #UKLaw #ContextMatters
If you already believe a crime is involved, that message can sound terrible.
But anything can sound suspicious once you’ve been told a crime is involved.
#CriminalDefence #DigitalEvidence #PhoneEvidence #UKLaw #ContextMatters
There is evidence that can never be collected again.
A witness’s first description.
You can interview a witness again.
You can never interview that earlier version of them again.
Which version would you trust most?
#CriminalDefence #WitnessEvidence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
A witness’s first description.
You can interview a witness again.
You can never interview that earlier version of them again.
Which version would you trust most?
#CriminalDefence #WitnessEvidence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
September 21, 2026 at 4:47 PM
There is evidence that can never be collected again.
A witness’s first description.
You can interview a witness again.
You can never interview that earlier version of them again.
Which version would you trust most?
#CriminalDefence #WitnessEvidence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy
A witness’s first description.
You can interview a witness again.
You can never interview that earlier version of them again.
Which version would you trust most?
#CriminalDefence #WitnessEvidence #RulesOfEvidence #UKLaw #DefenceStrategy