Murder and Manslaughter

With complex defences and technical prosecutions in homicide cases 9BR Chambers brings an exceptionally talented and experienced team to both the defence and prosecution of homicides drawing upon outstanding advocacy, preparation, and experience in sensitive and high profile cases.

Our talented team of barristers are briefed in all aspects of homicide - including gangland and contract killings, to domestic killings and baby shaking. Our counsel are well equipped for the complex defences frequently needed and for the multitude of technical disciplines the prosecution rely upon in evidence. 9BR Chambers’ tradition of outstanding advocacy and skilful preparation of cases makes us a trusted choice.

These cases often requires forensic and investigative techniques that include: pathology, including histopathology, neuropathology and their paediatric equivalents; psychiatry and psychology; amnesia; CSI identification including comparison, finger, body and footwear prints; CCTV; forensic telephone data including Encrochat; social media; cell site; computer analysis; DNA; medical; weapons and ballistics; handwriting; ANPR; gang culture; language, street slang and lyrics; accident investigation; body and facial mapping; gait comparison; blood analysis for drugs and alcohol and the consequences of consumption; genetics; AI; computer modelling.

Our barristers expertise includes: Terrorism; Conspiracy; Joint Enterprise; Solicitation for Murder; Serious Organised Crime; Contract /Gangland Killing; ‘Young’ Gangs and County Lines; Cut-throat Defendants; Mentally Unwell Defendants; Young or Vulnerable Persons; Domestic Murders; Historic Cases; Honour Killing; Insanity; Automatism; Sexually or Racially Motivated Killings; Murder of a Public Servant (serving Police Officers); Infanticide; Baby Shaking; Procuring an Abortion; Manslaughter by Reason of Diminished Responsibility; Manslaughter by Reason of Loss of Control; Gross Negligence Manslaughter; Corporate Manslaughter; Health & Safety Breaches; Motor Manslaughter – Driving Offences; Suicide Pacts; ‘Mercy Killing’; Causing or Allowing death.