Julie Whitby > 15NBS > London, England > Barrister Profile

Julie Whitby

0207 842 1900 clerks@15nbs.com

Work Department

Julie is a highly sought after and skilled barrister with a busy and successful Crown Court practice specialising in serious crime particularly sexual offences, and cases with vulnerable witnesses or defendants.

Position

Julie has a wide-ranging practice including offences of child cruelty, harassment, violence against the person, especially in domestic or family circumstances, gang related crime, drug offences, and road traffic law.

Julie has a pragmatic and practical approach to her cases which has resulted in repeated instructions on behalf of the CPS to prosecute rape and sexual assault matters involving children, those with learning difficulties or mental health issues, and matters of cultural sensitivity. Having been involved in intermediary and vulnerable witness training, she has an in-depth knowledge of how to facilitate communication and gain the best evidence from witnesses in stressful situations. This experience has been reflected in the successful prosecution of a 12-year-old for the rape of a 5 year old. Julie’s prosecution practice includes interfamilial rape and sexual assaults, both historic and recent, marital and date rape where the issue in the case is consent, cases where alcohol or drugs remove the ability to consent, and stranger rape. Julie successfully prosecuted in an honour crime, including blackmail, rape and sexual abuse. In addition to prosecuting care workers for sexual matters, she has a wealth of experience in handling cases of long-term theft and financial abuse, where the complainants were elderly, or had severe learning, and physical difficulties.

When defending, Julie fearlessly represents her clients and is known for her ability to build a rapport with those who are difficult, or have difficulties comprehending the situation they face. Such cases include an adult with learning difficulties accused of sexual assault, marital rape, harassment and domestic violence. Julie also defends in Court Martials, especially those taking place in Cyprus.

Julie sits as an Associate Judge and Coroner in the Sovereign Base Areas, Cyprus thus has a wide range of Inquest experience.

Career

Lincoln’s Inn