CPS left without counsel after chambers confusion – Legal Futures

Posted April 2nd, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was left without counsel for a serious prosecution after a “failure in communication” between a barrister and the chambers she had recently left, appeal judges have heard.

‘His Honour Judge Grout refused an adjournment as a result, but the Court of Appeal upheld an appeal against his decision.’

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Legal futures, 2nd April 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk