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Tooks Chambers has a strong team with extensive experience of actions against the police and acting for families in inquest cases. Actions against the police: Tooks Chambers is ranked by Chambers and Partners 2009 as a Leading Set in this area. We cover the whole range of actions: false imprisonment; malicious prosecution; misfeasance in public office, breach of confidence and negligence, as well as claims under the ECHR and related Human Rights claims such as Judicial Reviews of decisions of the IPCC relating to disciplinary proceedings against police officers. Our team of experienced practitioners draws on its expertise in related fields such as crime, discrimination, immigration and public law. Patrick Roche and Hugh Southey QC are rated by Chambers and Partners 2009 as Leading Practitioners in this field. Martin Huseyin writes the chapter on civil actions for the APIL Encyclopedia of Personal Injury Actions and Pleading [Jordans]. Inquests: Our team is one of the most experienced at the bar in acting for families in inquest cases. We act at all levels, in judicial reviews and in some of the highest profile cases, such as the inquests into the deaths of Jean Charles de Menezes, Princess Diana and Simon Murden who was shot by police officers in Hull. We specialise in deaths engaging the responsibility of the authorities, such as police shootings; deaths in prison or police custody, immigration or mental health detention; and also in cases involving medical negligence. We carry out related actions, such as civil claims, and claims under articles 2, 3 and 8 of the ECHR. We have the benefit of expertise in relevant areas of law, such as immigration detention, prison law, police actions and public law. Our specialists contribute to various publications, including Inquests - A Practitioner's Guide; articles in legal journals, and regular articles in the practitioner's journal Inquest Law. Recent cases in which Tooks has been involved include - M v the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2007] EWCA Civ 1361;
- Jean Paul v Deputy Coroner of The Queen's Household [2007] EWHC 408 (Admin);
- R (on the application of Bennett) v HM Coroner for Inner South London [2007] EWCA Civ 617;
- R (Pereira) v Inner South London Coroner [2007] 1 WLR 3256;
- R (on the application of Armani Da Silva) v. DPP & Ors [2006] EWHC 3204 (Admin);
- R (Scholes) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2006] 170 JP 243, CA
We are committed to acting for families, and regularly undertake pro-bono work. The team is always happy to be approached for training purposes. Further Information Further information about individual members of our Inquest team can be obtained using the links to the right. You can also contact our clerks directly: • David Smith 020 7842 7608 david.smith@tooks.co.uk
• Simon Gardner 020 7842 7610 simon.gardner@tooks.co.uk Recent news
- Chambers UK 2011 - Tooks Barristers Featured as Leaders at the Bar
Tooks barristers continue to score in the latest edition of Chambers UK, due to be published in November 2010. Individual members have been recognised in Administrative and Public Law; Civil Liberties; Crime; Employment; Immigration and Police law.
2 July 2010 - Tooks Scoop Two at the LALY Awards!
Against tough competition Adam Straw won the award for Young Barrister of the Year whilst Michael Mansfield QC was honoured with the award for Outstanding Achievement.
27 May 2010 - Chris Williams Represents the Family of a Remand Prisoner Who Was Unlawfully Killed
A Leeds Inquest Jury found that a remand prisoner had been unlawfully killed.The inquest into the death, in 2006, of Michael Clegg lasted 5 weeks. The jury’s verdict was highly critical of cell sharing risk assessments at HMP Leeds identifying some 30 systemic failures.
1 March 2010 - Martin Huseyin Acts for Son of Murdered Couple in Controversial Inquest
A coroner's jury in Lincoln found that Nottinghamshire Police failed John and Joan Stirland who were murdered in the seaside bungalow where they were in hiding from a Nottingham based Organised Crime Group.
26 February 2010 - Tooks Expertise Recognised by Chambers UK 2010
In the latest edition of Chambers UK published on the 11th November 2009 Tooks has been recognised as a leading set in Civil Liberties, Crime, Immigration and Police Law. Individual members have been recognised in Administrative and Public Law, Dispute Resolution and Employment.
12 November 2009 - INQUEST Fundraiser
Tooks entered a winning team at the Hodge Jones and Allen LLP and INQUEST Fundraising Quiz Night on Thursday 24th September. The event, organised to raise funds for INQUEST, raised over £ 2,100
28 September 2009 - Tooks Crew Stay Afloat at Leigh Day & Co Charity Dragon Boat Race
A motley crew from tooks participated in the third Leigh Day & Co Charity Boat Race on Thursday 9th July. Novices to the skill of dragon boat racing, the team accounted for themselves well, winning two of their heats and coming 5th overall.
10 July 2009 - De Menezes Jury Brings Back Open Verdict
After many months of detailed preparation Michael Mansfield secures a ground breaking narrative verdict for the De Menezes family.
15 December 2008 - Tooks Chambers Expertise Recognised by Chambers & Partners UK Guide
The set has been recognised as a leading set in Civil Liberties, Crime, Immigration and Police Law. Individual members have been recognised in Administrative and Public Law, Mediation and Employment.
10 November 2008 - Inquests: A Practitioner’s Guide Book Launch
The launch of the 2nd edition of this unique book took place on the 2nd October 2008. A practical guide to the law, practice and procedure of the coroner’s court from the point of view of those acting for the bereaved.
2 October 2008
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