A quick summary
This website is owned and run by Belvoir Legal Ltd
The content is for information only, not legal advice
Some material relates to serious criminal cases — viewer discretion applies
If you use Premium content, additional terms apply
We are not responsible for third-party websites
Use the site sensibly — and don’t rely on it as a substitute for proper legal advice
Full details are set out below:
Terms of Use
Acceptance of these Terms
These terms govern your use of this website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you must not use the website.
We may update these terms from time to time. Please check this page periodically.
Ownership
This website is owned and operated by Belvoir Legal Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Defence-Barrister.co.uk and Defence-Barrister.com are trading names of Belvoir Legal Ltd.
All content is owned by or licensed to Belvoir Legal Ltd unless otherwise stated.
Content is written and maintained by Christopher Kessling.
Belvoir Legal Ltd is registered in England and Wales (No. 17123577).
Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom.
Contact: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Content disclaimer
All content is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
No warranties are given as to accuracy, completeness or currency.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Belvoir Legal Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this website.
If you require advice on a specific matter, you should consult a qualified legal professional.
Content warning – user discretion
This website includes references to criminal cases, which may involve descriptions of serious violence or distressing events.
User discretion is advised.
Third party websites
This website may contain links to third party websites.
The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.
We accept no responsibility for the content, services, or privacy practices of third party websites, or for any loss arising from their use.
Copyright
All intellectual property rights in this website and its content are owned by or licensed to Belvoir Legal Ltd unless otherwise stated.
You may use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Crown copyright material (including content from .gov.uk, judiciary.uk and sentencingcouncil.org.uk) is used under the Open Government Licence.
Linking to this website
You may link to this website provided that:
the source is clearly identified
the link is not misleading or damaging
no endorsement is implied
We may require removal of links at any time.
Framing of this website is not permitted.
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Access
Access is personal to you and must not be shared
We may suspend or terminate access if misuse is suspected
Nature of content
Premium content provides deeper explanation, guidance and practical insight
It still does not constitute legal advice
Payments
Subscription fees (if applicable) are charged as stated at the point of purchase
We reserve the right to change pricing at any time (changes will not affect existing paid periods)
Availability
We aim to ensure continuous access, but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability
Cancellation
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Access will continue until the end of the billing period
