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Laura Paisley Features in Telegraph Article on High-Profile Prosecutions

23/09/2024

Mountford Chambers’ barrister Laura Paisley has been featured in an article published by The Telegraph which examines the challenges faced by the UK justice system in prosecuting high-profile individuals. In the article, Paisley counters the claim that the UK criminal justice system is reluctant to bring charges against the rich and famous, stating:

“A number of famous and powerful people have been prosecuted in the UK in recent years. They include Rolf Harris and the publicist Max Clifford.”

Paisley further comments that while prosecutions of prominent figures may seem to take longer, this is often a reflection of the broader pressures on the criminal justice system rather than any hesitancy to pursue such cases. She notes that the culture may only appear to be changing more slowly in the UK than in the US because the criminal justice system is under such strain.

The piece explores broader concerns about the ability of the system to tackle cases involving powerful individuals, with many victims’ groups and legal commentators calling for reforms. However, Paisley’s perspective underscores that the UK has seen meaningful progress, with an increasing number of successful prosecutions in recent years.

To read the article, click here.

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