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JUNIOR COUNSEL |
Ashley Edwards |
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Ashley Edwards is an experienced senior junior with a broad range of expertise in criminal and quasi –criminal cases. She is currently an Advocate depute prosecuting solely in the High Court. Her science/medical background makes her ideally placed to deal with highly technical evidence such as DNA, LCN DNA, Forensic medical, psychological and psychiatric evidence. She is also experienced in the examination of children and vulnerable witnesses using special measures. |
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Areas of Practice Appeals Children’s Referrals Criminal Law Family Law Fatal Accident Inquiries Health & Safety Prosecutions Human Rights and Devolution Issues Mental Health Law Proceeds of Crime |
Selected cases HMA v Beggs Limbs in the loch HMA v Ekkebus Importation of cannabis. HMA v Kennedy and Johnston Long running murder trial in Forfar in which there were a number of procedural issues. HMA v Mitchell + 5 Red Hand Commando HMA v Peter Allan Legal issue Murder Culp/Hom, provocation after homosexual advance. HMA v Simpson Templeton Woods murder HMA v Touati Murder trial and Appeal re Judge’s charge and concert. |
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Download CV PDF Email: ashley.edwards@blackchambers.co.uk |
