A quick summary

This website is owned and run by Belvoir Legal Ltd
The content is for information only, not legal advice
Some material relates to serious criminal cases — viewer discretion applies
If you use Premium content, additional terms apply
We are not responsible for third-party websites
Use the site sensibly — and don’t rely on it as a substitute for proper legal advice

Full details are set out below:

Terms of Use

Acceptance of these Terms

These terms govern your use of this website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you must not use the website.

We may update these terms from time to time. Please check this page periodically.

Ownership

This website is owned and operated by Belvoir Legal Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Defence-Barrister.co.uk and Defence-Barrister.com are trading names of Belvoir Legal Ltd.

All content is owned by or licensed to Belvoir Legal Ltd unless otherwise stated.

Content is written and maintained by Christopher Kessling.

Belvoir Legal Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 17123577).

Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom.

Contact: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk

Content disclaimer

All content is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.

No warranties are given as to accuracy, completeness or currency.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Belvoir Legal Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this website.

If you require advice on a specific matter, you should consult a qualified legal professional.

Content warning – user discretion

This website includes references to criminal cases, which may involve descriptions of serious violence or distressing events.

User discretion is advised.

Third party websites

This website may contain links to third party websites.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

We accept no responsibility for the content, services, or privacy practices of third party websites, or for any loss arising from their use.

Copyright

All intellectual property rights in this website and its content are owned by or licensed to Belvoir Legal Ltd unless otherwise stated.

You may use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Crown copyright material (including content from .gov.uk, judiciary.uk and sentencingcouncil.org.uk) is used under the Open Government Licence.

Linking to this website

You may link to this website provided that:

the source is clearly identified
the link is not misleading or damaging
no endorsement is implied

We may require removal of links at any time.

Framing of this website is not permitted.

Premium (Members) Content

Certain areas of this website are accessible only to registered users or paying subscribers (“Premium”).

By accessing Premium content, you agree to the following:

Access

Access is personal to you and must not be shared
We may suspend or terminate access if misuse is suspected

Nature of content

Premium content provides deeper explanation, guidance and practical insight
It still does not constitute legal advice

Payments

Subscription fees (if applicable) are charged as stated at the point of purchase
We reserve the right to change pricing at any time (changes will not affect existing paid periods)

Availability

We aim to ensure continuous access, but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time
Access will continue until the end of the billing period

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 17 December 2023

Last Updated: 17 December 2023

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and improve user experience.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

ensure site functionality
analyse usage
improve performance
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Types of cookies

Necessary – essential for operation

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Managing cookies

You can control cookies via your browser settings or through the cookie settings tool on this website.

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 December 2023

Last Updated: 17 December 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how Belvoir Legal Ltd, trading as Defence-Barrister.co.uk, collects and uses your information.

Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA

Email: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk

How we use your information

We may use your information for:

administration and support
improving the website
marketing and promotions
analytics and performance tracking
security and fraud prevention

How we share your information

We do not sell your data.

We may share information with trusted third parties (e.g. analytics or service providers) where necessary.

We may disclose information where required by law.

If Belvoir Legal Ltd is merged or acquired, your data may be transferred.

Your rights

You may have rights to:

access your data
correct or delete it
restrict or object to processing
withdraw consent