Nexus Chambers

Chambers of Michael Mansfield KC - committed to justice, human rights & rule of law. Expertise in crime, regulatory, inquiries & inquests, family, housing & PI

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The Crown will no longer pursue a second retrial in Manchester Airport Police Assault. Nexus Barristers acted in both the Trial and Retrial- https://t.co/UunvKTEucv

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The Jury have been discharged in the Manchester Airport Police Assault re-trial.

Imran Khan KC, Chloe Gardner and Danielle Bucket from Nexus’ Crime Team acted for the defence.

Press coverage: https://t.co/25TivmUf6O

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Hollie Mildenhall, a direct action protester represented by Ife Thompson (@fufuisonme), has avoided a custodial sentence for inflicting criminal damage without lawful excuse during a protest at an Israeli-owned arms factory in Feb 2025.

BBC coverage: https://t.co/Loi8Ore1s3

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The Jury have been discharged in the Manchester Airport Police Assault re-trial.

Imran Khan KC, Chloe Gardner and Danielle Bucket from Nexus’ Crime Team acted for the defence.

Press coverage: https://t.co/25TivmUf6O

[Nexus Chambers @NexusChambers]

Yesterday, we were delighted to host the launch of Policing the Beats by Lambros Fatsis.

An engaging discussion with our Crime Team barristers, Ife Thompson (@fufuisonme) and Brian Richardson, explored the criminalisation of Black music from British colonialism to now.

[Declassified UK @declassifiedUK]

🚨BREAKING -- The Court of Appeal has ruled that Mr Justice Johnson had no jurisdiction to refer Palestine Action barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court proceedings.

These proceedings were brought against Menon after he reminded a jury earlier this year of its absolute right to acquit.

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⚖️ Our Head of Chambers, Michael Mansfield KC, has spoken to Declassified UK in support of Rajiv Menon KC, warning of a potential “chilling effect” on the independence of the Bar and fearless advocacy.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/WqXzoqamUy

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Many congratulations to Ife Thompson @fufuisonme of our Crime and Family teams who continues to do tremendous work on racial and linguistic justice at the bar!

[Duchess of Brixton ❤️🖤💚☭ @fufuisonme]

Wow! I won Rising Star Barrister 2026 at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 🏆
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Recognised for my work on racial and linguistic justice in UK courtrooms and through BLAM.
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A Brixton girl with a dream to be a barrister for the endsss.

[Duchess of Brixton ❤️🖤💚☭ @fufuisonme]

Wow! I won Rising Star Barrister 2026 at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 🏆
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Recognised for my work on racial and linguistic justice in UK courtrooms and through BLAM.
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A Brixton girl with a dream to be a barrister for the endsss.

[Nexus Chambers @NexusChambers]

Good luck to Ife Thompson (@fufuisonme) who is shortlisted for the Rising Barrister Category at tonight’s Women and Diversity Law awards. ⚖️🏆

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🏆We are delighted to share that Konstantina Nouka received the Campaigner of the Year at the Muscular Dystrophy UK Stronger Together Awards.

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We’re proud to celebrate James Manning on the Pro Bono Recognition List 2026.

Pro bono work is vital in advancing access to justice and helping bridge gaps in the system.

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Garden Court North's @MiraHammad10 and Rosalind Burgin represented co-defendants Ms Oxlade and Ms Coote in the eight-day jury trial at Newcastle Crown Court, instructed by Nicola Hall of Robert Lizar Solicitors.

Read the full article below.

https://t.co/4fME1uUy55

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Head of Chambers Michael Mansfield KC is currently defending a Palestine protester in a terrorism trial at Kingston Crown Court.

The case has received national media coverage, including reporting by the BBC:
https://t.co/NmriQ5BtBg

The trial continues.

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Ife Thompson (@fufuisonme) acted on criminal damage trial concerning a direct action protest at an arms factory site in Newcastle.

The case has attracted media attention, including coverage by the BBC: https://t.co/rYmbJXXSk6

She is instructed by Robert Lizar Solicitors.

[Nexus Chambers @NexusChambers]

📢 Jiea Tan successfully advanced exceptional circumstances for defendant facing sentence as a third-strike offender for PWITS Class A drugs
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Instructed by Jung and Co Solicitors
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Read the full case here -https://t.co/DYRDiDH8yT

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📢Crown drops case against Black man recalled to prison for saying ‘my nigga’ to a Black police officer.
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After written representations & expert reports on Black languages, the prosecution discontinued case.
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Ifè Thompson acting @fufuisonme

https://t.co/WKYifwKM6o

[Nad @NadimHCr]

I'm fighting back against my suspension from the Royal Free NHS Trust for speaking out against the genocide in Gaza. With the support of Leigh Day Solicitors, I'm challenging this attack on free speech and basic employment rights. This is bigger than me – it's about everyone's right to speak up against injustice. Please donate to my CrowdJustice page and help me win this crucial battle. #FreeSpeech #Gaza #NHS #HumanRights

https://t.co/sLdliVPqvC

[Nexus Chambers @NexusChambers]

Michael Mansfield KC, our Head of Chambers has condemned ministers’ refusal to meet with Palestine Action hunger strikers, warning that ignoring deteriorating health and denying engagement undermines basic principles of justice and the rule of law.
🔗 https://t.co/DrPw7tm0Bf

[Nexus Chambers @NexusChambers]

📢 Nexus Chambers (Michael Mansfield KC)
Applications open for 2 funded pupillages (March & July 2026).
Mixed common law, crime-focused.
💼 £30k award.

Apply via Pupillage Gateway:
https://t.co/xeURjJy6d2
⏰ Deadline: 2 Jan 2026

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Nexus Chambers has published its response to the Government’s proposals to reduce the right to trial by jury.

Our position is clear: any erosion of this fundamental safeguard risks weakening access to justice.

Read the full statement below: https://t.co/gORZZJZynJ