Michael Hall

Practice

Michael specialises in all areas of criminal work. He has particular expertise defending in serious cases such as armed robberies, manslaughter, murder, kidnapping, sexual offences, public order disturbances and large importation of drugs. Michael also has experience of defending complex fraud, ie banking frauds involving international agencies, mortgage frauds, DSS frauds in which he has defended both professional and lay clients.

Michael has a special interest in all issues affecting human rights. He has particular expertise in those issues affecting minority communities. His experience to date means he is well versed to undertake cases using the Human Rights Act.

Michael also has experience of conducting civil actions against the police.

Notable cases

R v Birmingham [1992] Crim Law Review 117 (abuse of process)

R v Johnson [1994] Cr App R (S) 661 (sentencing guidelines on attempted murder)

R v Lloyd and Smith [1990] 12 Cr App R (S.) 354 (sentencing guidelines on wounding with intent)

Other activities

Michael formerly lectured at South Bank University in criminal procedure and evidence and taught law at Erith College of Technology.

Michael is involved in the Jamaica Basic School Foundation, a UK registered charity. The main objective of the Foundation is to raise funds to provide school equipment for early years education.

Societies

South Eastern Circuit, Society of Black Lawyers and Criminal Bar Association.

Year of Call

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