News & Briefings
Online Justice Proposals for Fare Evasion Prosecutions Criticised
New Government proposals aimed at allowing individuals accused of fare evasion to plead guilty online have been discussed in Parliament.
BSQ Briefing - New pre- charge police bail rules are "flawed" says expert
New rules dictating the length of time that suspects in a police investigation can remain on bail pending a decision on charge are due to take effect in April 2017.
The importance of instructing a Defence Expert in indecent images Investigations
Roger Sahota, an acknowledged authority in this area, explains why it is essential that the technical evidence relied on by the police and CPS should be properly scrutinised.
VP v Lithuania – EAW challenges face further hurdles
In 2015 the Government responded to criticism over a number of controversial cases where UK subjects extradited under the EAW faced lengthy pre-trial detention by amending the Extradition Act 2003 (see BSQ blog).
Daniel Godden represents Darryl Rowe in HIV GBH Allegation
Berkeley Square Solicitors partner has been instructed to represent Darryl Rowe.
Crown Court Acquittal for Private Crime Department
Berkeley Square Solicitors can report a third successive acquittal in recent weeks for our private client crime department.
Private Client Acquittal in Assault Trial
In court proceedings before a central London Magistrates Court Berkeley Square Solicitors have secured another acquittal for our private client department, which specialises in defending professionals of good character.
Another Acquittal for Berkeley Square's Private Client Department
Berkeley Square's private clients is pleased to announce another success for our private criminal department.
Community Sentence Imposed on Berkeley Square Solicitors Client Criticised in National Media as Too Lenient
The sentence imposed on a Berkeley Square solicitor’s client following a conviction for possessing indecent images has been criticised in the Daily Mirror as excessively lenient.
Indecent Images Investigation Discontinued
Following a lengthy investigation, a Berkeley Square solicitors client was today issued with a notice of no further action.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Instructed In Ground-breaking Internet Fishing Fraud Investigation
Berkeley Square Solicitors have been instructed in one of the most complex computer crime investigations ever conducted by the NCA.
Contested Indian Extradition Proceedings Adjourn
After a 5-day hearing Berkeley Square Solicitors Indian extradition challenge has adjourned.
Daniel Godden Acts for Lord Hanningfield In Parliamentary Expenses Acquittal
Daniel Godden acted as solicitor for Lord Hanningfield in his recent high profile acquittal. Lord Hanningfield was accused of dishonestly claiming parliamentary expenses
Success for Berkeley Square Solicitors in Contested Cash Seizure Proceedings
Berkeley Square solicitors have secured the return of in excess of £130,000 in a multi-party application challenging the seizure of cash in a British Transport Police investigation.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Take Over Berkeley Sahota Website
Berkeley Sahota website owner Roger Sahota is pleased to announce the establishment of Berkeley Square Solicitors together with partners Daniel Godden and Goran Stojsavljevic.
Prosecution for Serious Sexual Offence Discontinued
We can report another notable success in an allegation of serious sexual assault at the police station stage.
Another Acquittal in Prosecution of Teacher for Sexual Misconduct
Roger Sahota was recently instructed to represent a teacher accused of a serious allegation of sexual assault on a pupil.
Serious Sexual Offences Prosecution Discontinued
Our private client crime department can report that the CPS RASSO unit has discontinued a police investigation into allegations of serious sexual assault made against one of our professional clients.
Roger Sahota Comments on Review of CPS Sexual Offences Unit
Last week the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate published it’s report on the performance of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) units.
Client Briefing: Local Authority Prosecutions of HMO Landlords
Local Authority prosecutions of landlords who run unlicensed HMO’s are on the rise.