Insights: Helen Stone

Helen Stone reflects on judge’s causation decision in Thomas Orchard case

18 Apr 2019

Helen Stone reflects on judge’s causation decision in Thomas Orchard case following Devon and Cornwall police’s ‘landmark’ guilty plea to health and safety charge.

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Helen Stone explains why the courts are often the only way to hold the police to account in cases such Duncan Tomlin’s

9 Apr 2019

Police neglected epileptic man who died after being restrained face-down, inquest finds.

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Three Sussex Police officers to face gross misconduct action following the death of Duncan Tomlin

26 Feb 2018

INQUEST press release regarding a case being conducted by Hickman and Rose and counsel from Doughty Street Chambers.

Three Sussex Police officers to face gross misconduct action following the death…

Not-guilty jury verdict in the manslaughter trial of police sergeant and two detention officers following the death of Thomas Orchard

16 Mar 2017

A custody sergeant and two detention officers have been acquitted of manslaughter relating to the death of Thomas Orchard in October 2012.

Custody Sergeant Jan Kingshot and Detention Officers Simon…

Kyrgyz Republic withdraws £20 million fraud claim against Maksim Bakiev

11 Oct 2016

Two Kyrgyz Republic agencies have withdrawn a High Court civil fraud action they commenced in April this year against Maksim Bakiev, the son of the former President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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IPCC refers Sean Rigg investigation to the CPS

15 Sep 2016

Response from Maria Rigg, Sean’s sister:

“I, and the rest of Sean’s family, welcome the decision by the IPCC to refer these officers to the CPS. We hope the CPS makes a decision to charge as soon as…

IPCC announces criminal investigation in connection with the death of Dalian Atkinson

15 Sep 2016

Today, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) announced that they are conducting a criminal investigation into the death of Dalian Atkinson. Two police officers have been notified they…

IPCC refers Duncan Tomlin investigation to the CPS

15 Sep 2016

Response from Paul Tomlin, Duncan’s father

Today, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) announced it has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of…

High Court dismisses personal injury claim against Maksim Bakiyev relating to attempted murder of Sean Daley

15 Sep 2016

Today a personal injury claim brought against the son of the former President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr Maksim Bakiyev, by British businessman Mr Sean Daley was dismissed at the High Court of Justice…

Refusal of resignation of PC Birks

15 Sep 2016

INQUEST press release regarding a case being conducted by Hickman and Rose and counsel from Garden Court Chambers and Doughty Street Chambers.

Rigg family welcomes Met Police Commissioner’s climb…