About In the Eyes of the Law:The Citadel Chambers’s Podcast
Thank for joining us for this podcast series from Citadel Chambers - a leading and progressive set of barristers, specialising in crime and situated in the heart of Birmingham
We will be taking a close look at the issues that impact on the cases the barristers deal with in court. If you are a barrister at another chambers, or if you are thinking about becoming a barrister, you will be interested in our special podcasts about the working lives of the barristers at Citadel Chambers.
I am your host Rebecca Harding and I’ll be joined by a range of experts from Citadel - from Kings Counsel through to their junior barristers. They can all be contacted via the Citadel website citadelchambers.com
We hope you enjoy this podcast.
The importance of diversity, not only at Citadel Chambers, but within the criminal justice system.
In this podcast, we talk to Rachel Brand KC about the importance of diversity, not only at Citadel Chambers, but within the criminal justice system as a whole.
28 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
Leaving London - why I did it and why I am much happier
In this podcast we talk to criminal barrister, Robert Tolhurst, about moving from London, joining Citadel Chambers, why he did it and how much more he enjoys his work and lifestyle now.
24 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
What is it like to be a pupil at Citadel?
In this podcast, Mia McNevin and Alura Bather talk about their experience of being pupils at Citadel Chambers. They talk about what it has been like, the support they received, their first times in court and the work they were given.
23 Mar 2023
What I looked for in candidates when recruiting pupils - Martin Butterworth tells all.
In this podcast, we talk to Martin Butterworth who has has recruited and supervised many pupils. We discuss the attributes he looked for in pupils.
Martin joined the bar as a mature entrant, following time in the Military and then in the Finance Industry.
He was appointed a Crown Court Recorder in 2003 and has been ranked as a grade 4 prosecutor for many years.
With over 30 years as a criminal advocate, Martin has prosecuted, and defended, across the entire spectrum of Criminal offending. He has a particular interest and expertise in cases involving firearms, ballistics and death by dangerous driving.
23 Mar 2023
Martin Butterworth - Where we were and where we are going - A view from a retiring barrister
In this podcast, we talk to Martin Butterworth who is in the process of retiring.
We look back over his career, what he has learnt, and we discuss the changes he would like to see In the criminal justice system.
Martin joined the bar as a mature entrant, following time in the Military and then in the Finance Industry.
He was appointed a Crown Court Recorder in 2003 and has been ranked as a grade 4 prosecutor for many years.
With over 30 years as a criminal advocate, Martin has prosecuted, and defended, across the entire spectrum of Criminal offending. He has a particular interest and expertise in cases involving firearms, ballistics and death by dangerous driving.
20 Jul 2022
My Second Career - Becoming a Barrister
Lee Egan talks to host Rebecca Harding about his career in telecommunications and why he then made the change to become a barrister. He tell us how he did it, what he enjoys about the role and gives advice to anyone else interested in doing the same.
20 Jul 2022
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Adam Western, barrister at Citadel Chambers, and Andrew Iles, psychiatrist at The Priory and founder of Expert Court Reports, talk about the way mental health is handled in the court system and the issue of 'Fitness to Plead'.
20 Jul 2022
Working With Autistic Defendants in Court
Ilana Davis discusses how the criminal justice system deals with autistic defendants and outlines the help and support that is available to them.
20 Jul 2022
Becoming a Silk
Tim Hannam talks about his experience of becoming a silk or Queen's Counsel (QC) and the process involved.
20 Jul 2022
Childcare and Chambers
How do barristers with young children cope with the job and their family? With the support of their Chambers! In this podcast we look at how barristers at Citadel deal with childcare issues and the kind of support they receive day to day.
20 Jul 2022
Pupillage - The Facts
John Binks, director at Citadel Chambers, talks through the facts of pupillage and what they look for in young people when they are recruiting.
20 Jul 2022
Fraud in the Courts
Tim Hannam QC, Head of Citadel Chambers, discusses his experience of high level fraud cases and the issues involved.
20 Jul 2022
BARRISTERS’ STRIKE: The shocking implications of poor pay for justice, equality and the lives of victims in the UK
In this podcast briefing for journalists from Citadel Chambers (a leading criminal chambers in Birmingham) we cover what has led to this situation and what it means for the future, not only for barristers and for individual victims and defendants, but also for justice in our country.
If you need any further information or would like to discuss any of the issues, then please do contact John Binks, Director, Citadel Chambers, on mob: 07584 096681 or email: john.binks@citadelchambers.com
Inside a recent episode
The importance of diversity, not only at Citadel Chambers, but within the criminal justice system.
Published 12 Jul 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Yes, it wasn't just looking at the issues of inclusion and diversity within the judiciary and within the legal profession. The real first of it was sentencing because there's been some interesting research about disproportionate imprisonment of people from black and ethnic minorities in this country. […]
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