Gavin Kendall

specialising in advising in serious crime, spectrum disorders and mental health. Fearless in upholding the rights of clients.

[2 Hare Court @2HareCourt]

Section 18 GBH acquittal at Snaresbrook Crown Court – Redmond Traynor
https://t.co/P2e7AawObp #criminaldefence @2HareCourt

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@Nigel_Farage Thanks for letting us know, but you’re still hated!

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@Crim_sol_PH Repeatedly and continually

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Why does it take a lawyer spending time with a vulnerable detainee to recognise how acutely unwell he is, when three custody nurses, two of whom are allegedly mental health specialist ALL say fit for interview? Interview averted and an acutely unwell male now receiving treatment

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Attended a brilliant full day of training organised by @YPATweet . Fantastic to see so many colleagues committed to providing tailored advice and representation to vulnerable clients. Thanks to @HJACrimeTeam for hosting and all the excellent speakers #childfirstrepresentation

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@g1c2 @Mikerob2907 Couldn’t be more wrong.

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

So the senior judiciary & CPS have been consulted about running 24 hr courts to deal with disorder taking place across the country. Has there been any engagement with defence lawyers over this proposal? It was chaotic & ill-conceived at the time of the London #riots.

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Fantastic planning @TfL and @MC_HighwaysEng to decide to close the #blackwalltunnel and #dartfordbridge on the same night. 4 hours to travel from Islington to Bexley. Muppets!! Let’s have some joined up thinking.

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Vulnerable client cleared of assault following appeal against conviction at #snaresbrook crown ct. client told HHJ how the huge delays impacted his mental health. Client thanked by HHJ for explaining how “lives have come to a halt”. Rebecca Malczewski of @2HareCourt instructed.

[Youth Practioners’ Association @YPATweet]

🚨 Bookings are now open for our online seminar on Youth Court Funding - Maximising Quality and Income.

When:16 May 2024, 18:00
Where: Online

Places are limited, so please book while they last!
https://t.co/G4xdRDtUWa

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Shocking that a young 17 year old facing a serious allegation involving a stabbing cannot be assessed by a child psychiatrist as so many now refuse to work at #legalaid rates. #youthjustice

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Strong criticisms of police investigation at the end of a 5 day trial in which male of good character acquitted of sexual assault. Neelam Gomersall of @2harecourt instructed.

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@gower2003 Winner! Happy anniversary pal

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@SkyNews That’s an apology?!?

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Police officers in England and Wales have switched off body worn cameras, deleted footage and shared videos on WhatsApp - BBC investigation finds https://t.co/fyTpaKHpS0

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

@BBCBreaking Pretending to be shocked 😳

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

⁦@MoJGovUK⁩ & ⁦@HMCTSgovuk⁩ your hopeless management of the court estate illustrates perfectly the same underinvestment is the criminal justice system. A decaying system now at dangerous levels. Get a grip! #justice #courts https://t.co/D9fOZP55Tf

[Gavin Kendall @gavinmk]

Case from Nov 22. Ric to trial in Jul. CTL already extended. Ptr 3 days b4 trial. All parties ready. Trial adj due to no crt time. Adj to Jan 24. Client still RIC. Trial brought forward to 4 sept. Ptr, all are ready. No trial again as no crt time. @MnstryOfJustice get a grip!