Julian King secures acquittal in terrorism trial
June 10, 2019
Julian King from Exchange Chambers has secured an acquittal for his client accused of wilfully obstructing an examination under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Mr OB was detained at Manchester Airport by Counter Terrorism Officers on the 24th August 2018.
During the trial at Manchester Magistrates Court on the 31st May 2019, the Court heard evidence concerning the screening, examination and detention stages of persons at ports or border areas. The defendant denied his answers given when questioned amounted to an attempt to frustrate or wilfully obstruct the process. The Court heard evidence concerning the operation of Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and the powers under the Act compelling persons being questioned to answer questions.
Julian King was instructed by Nasir Hafezi of Robert Lizar Solicitors.
Mr King prosecutes and defends a wide range of cases in the Crown Court and Magistrates Court. He has significant experience of numerous areas of serious crime and has dealt extensively with cases involving money laundering and proceeds of crime legislation. He also represents a wide range of clients in privately funded driving cases.
He is a key and experienced member of the criminal team at Exchange Chambers.
