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Michael McHardy outlines the approach adopted by Aotearoa New Zealand under the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 and discusses which principles the UK may wish to bear in mind in the drafting of UK legislation

As the UK continues to debate how best to prohibit so-called conversion practices, questions remain about how effective and workable any future legislation would be in practice. This article examines the approach taken in Aotearoa New Zealand, considering what lessons...

Yet Another Fact Finding Success for Niall Macpherson-Mickel

Many congratulations to 10 KBWs’ Niall Macpherson-Mickel who secured findings of not proven for a client after a three day trial in the Central Family Court in relation to three allegations of rape, three allegations of domestic abuse and assault, and...

Fact-Finding Success for Niall Macpherson-Mickel

10 KBWs Niall Macpherson-Mickel secured an acquittal at Reading for a man accused of 26 allegations of domestic and sexual assault, including two allegations of rape, spanning a 7 year period. The trial which took place over two days, heard evidence of a distressing...

Welcome Humza Malik

10 KBW is delighted to welcome Humza Malik (2019) as a tenant to Chambers.  Humza brings great experience in several practice areas including Family, Immigration and Civil. Humza has a passion and drive that  translates to a great experience for his Clients. ...

Changing the Law on Domestic Abuse

Following a three day hearing before Recorder Meacher in the family courts, 10 KBWs’ Niall Macpherson Mickel succeeded in his submissions that domestic abuse by omission could competently be regarded as a form of abusive, coercive and controlling behaviour. In this...