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Chloe Birch‘s client, an 18 year old of previous good character, was unanimously acquitted of two counts of rape after a 7-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Following detailed and meticulous preparation, Chloe was able to use phone and cell-site data, ‘Uber’ records and mapping in cross-examination of the complainant to undermine her allegations.
The case involved an application under section 41 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to consider cross-examination in relation to previous sexual behaviour between the parties.
Chloe was instructed by Malisha Patel at Bark & Co.
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