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On 8 April 2025 an Independent Appeals Committee convened to consider the appeal brought by professional snooker player Mark King against the findings and sanction imposed by the Independent Disciplinary Committee of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.

The Appeal was heard by a panel chaired by Philip Evans KC. On 13 May 2025, the Independent Appeals Committee issued its decision, refusing Mr King’s appeal. Read more here: lnkd.in/ebQ3is55

The prosecution of Shakeil Thibou, 20, for the murder of Cher Maximen, 32, during the Notting Hill Carnival on 25 August 2024 has been secured.

Barristers from QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on both sides of the case. Edward Brown KC and Philip McGhee of QEB Hollis Whiteman acted for the prosecution, while Philip Evans KC and Polly Dyer of QEB Hollis Whiteman represented the defence.

The sentencing is set to be televised today. Read more here: lnkd.in/eKbD5ipM

As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, QEB Hollis Whiteman was delighted to host an important and uplifting evening on behalf of BCL Solicitors LLP and the Mental Health in Criminal Law Network. The evening centered around a workshop on Combatting Imposter Syndrome.

Thank you to Anna Davies and Adam Laidler of Self Space for their expert facilitation. Thanks also to BCL Solicitors LLP for their ongoing support of this initiative, and especially to Bethan Cowlam.

As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek draws to a close, we must continue the conversation around mental health and wellbeing as a collective. The The Bar Council encourages all practicing barristers to complete the Barristers' Working Lives survey: lnkd.in/eJ8z4UQq

No comment interviews in Regulatory Hearings Two Police Appeal Tribunals allow appeals because of an improper approach to no comment interviews. Police Gross Misconduct hearings have been taking an increasingly aggressive approach to no comment interviews.

Mark Aldred challenged this approach in two different appeals that were both heard last week. Both appeals were successful and both Police Appeal Tribunals ruled that the Panels' drawing of an adverse inference was improper.

When one considers that the success rate of appeals in the Police Appeals Tribunal is very low, two successful appeals in one week is a salutary reminder that silence in interview is not improper and should only count against an officer in specific narrowly defined circumstances.

Join us on 4 June for London International Disputes Week (LIDW) for a panel session with co-hosts Burges Salmon. The session will explore the intersection of civil, criminal and regulatory jurisdictions in commercial disputes. To register, visit: lnkd.in/eQW2xN5t

The Muckamore Abbey Hospital Public Inquiry Chaired by Tom Kark KC will be holding information sessions in the first week of June to gather recent experiences in relation to the resettlement of patients from Muckamore Abbey Hospital.

The sessions are intended to help inform recommendations to be made by the Inquiry panel and to ensure information on resettlement is relevant and current. The Resettlement Briefing can be found here: lnkd.in/e6m3cKiS Read more here: lnkd.in/e4DXffET

Sean Larkin KC and Tom Doble of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted Yasar Hussain, 27, for the murder of David Dosa, 53, who was stabbed at his flat on 15 August 2024. Hussain was convicted at Luton Crown Court for murder on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

CCTV footage showed Hussain travelling from his home to Mr Dosa’s flat and later fleeing the scene. Emergency services were called, however Mr Dosa was pronounced dead on-scene. Read more here: lnkd.in/ec-JCBcZ

Join us on 4 June for London International Disputes Week (LIDW) for a panel session with co-hosts Burges Salmon The session will explore the intersection of civil, criminal and regulatory jurisdictions in commercial disputes. To register, visit: lnkd.in/eQW2xN5t

Sean Larkin KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman, led Stella Harris of Garden Court Chambers in this complex case concerning complex issues of causation and evidence. Read more here: qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library/r…

Next week, on Tuesday 17th June, QEB Hollis Whiteman will be walking alongside thousands of legal professionals in support of London Legal Support Trust. Funds raised on the day go directly to over 100 frontline legal advice charities.

Throughout the years, the London Legal Walk has raised upwards of £10 million, helping people access legal advice they might otherwise go without - every donation makes a difference. To help fundraise, donate here: lnkd.in/e7S8jyJN