Crucible Chambers is active across both prosecution and defence work. Martin Goudie KC has a track record of work concerning aviation safety - for the Civil Aviation Authority, he prosecuted a retired commercial pilot who flew a small private plane through an area of the English Channel where live-fire military exercises were due to take place. Leila Gaskin defended in an attempted murder case involving serious violence and extensive psychiatric evidence, requiring detailed consideration of the defendant’s mental health. Oliver Renton acted in a prosecution involving allegations of organising kidnap and false imprisonment from within prison, supported by intricate electronic evidence including recordings, cell site data, and communication analysis
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