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Frances Oldham KC
Position
Frances Oldham QC Chaired the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (2014-2017) which looked at historic sexual abuse in care and foster homes in Jersey, including the former Children’s home at Haut de la Garenne. She is regularly instructed in high profile and complex cases of the most serious and sensitive nature. Her practice encompasses all aspects of both serious and complex crime and child law, involving detailed medical, scientific and mental health issues. Recent significant cases: R v Connors, leading the prosecution team in the first successful prosecution of the new offences of ‘Slavery’ under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. R v Rideout, defence of Anglican priest charged with 37 offences of sexual abuse of children in care. High profile cases include R v Karen Matthews, mother charged with kidnap and false imprisonment of her 9 year old daughter. R v Driza, Brazilian cleaner blackmailing two Judges, highly publicised. In Family Division frequently instructed by solicitors where the case has some unusual or complex features requiring thorough scrutiny and presentation. Member of a Foreign and Commonwealth delegation to Palestine to report upon children in military custody. Selected for knowledge and experience of Human Rights law and procedures relating to both criminal law and child welfare.. Publication: Report on Children in Military Custody 2012.
Career
Called Gray’s Inn 1977. QC 1994. Deputy High Court Judge 2000. Crown Court Recorder ( authorised to try Serious Sexual Offences). Mental Health Tribunal Judge (Restricted Patients Panel).
Memberships
CBA. FLBA. Bar European Association. Leader Midland Circuit 2002-2005. Master of the Bench Gray’s Inn.
Education
La Retraite High School, Clifton, Bristol. Manchester University and Manchester Business School.