In this podcast, we talk to Rachel Brand KC about the importance of diversity, not only at Citadel Chambers, but within the criminal justice system as a whole. 

In this podcast we talk to criminal barrister, Robert Tolhurst, about moving from London, joining Citadel Chambers, why he did it and how much more he enjoys his work and lifestyle now.

In this podcast, Mia McNevin and Alura Bather talk about their experience of being pupils at Citadel Chambers. They talk about what it has been like, the support they received, their first times in court and the work they were given.

In this podcast, we talk to Martin Butterworth who has has recruited and supervised many pupils. We discuss the attributes he looked for in pupils. Martin joined the bar as a mature entrant,  following time in the Military and then in the Finance Industry. He was appointed a Crown Court Recorder in 2003 and has been ranked as a grade 4  prosecutor for many years. With over 30 years as a criminal advocate, Martin has prosecuted, and defended, across the entire spectrum of Criminal offending. He has a particular interest and expertise in cases involving firearms, ballistics and death by dangerous driving. 

In this podcast, we talk to Martin Butterworth who is in the process of retiring. We look back over his career, what he has learnt, and we discuss the changes he would like to see In the criminal justice system. Martin joined the bar as a mature entrant,  following time in the Military and then in the Finance Industry. He was appointed a Crown Court Recorder in 2003 and has been ranked as a grade 4  prosecutor for many years. With over 30 years as a criminal advocate, Martin has prosecuted, and defended, across the entire spectrum of Criminal offending. He has a particular interest and expertise in cases involving firearms, ballistics and death by dangerous driving.

Lee Egan talks to host Rebecca Harding about his career in telecommunications and why he then made the change to become a barrister. He tell us how he did it, what he enjoys about the role and gives advice to anyone else interested in doing the same. 

Adam Western, barrister at Citadel Chambers, and Andrew Iles, psychiatrist at The Priory and founder of Expert Court Reports, talk about the way mental health is handled in the court system and the issue of 'Fitness to Plead'.

Ilana Davis discusses how the criminal justice system deals with autistic defendants and outlines the help and support that is available to them.

Tim Hannam talks about his experience of becoming a silk or Queen's Counsel (QC) and the process involved. 

How do barristers with young children cope with the job and their family? With the support of their Chambers! In this podcast we look at how barristers at Citadel deal with childcare issues and the kind of support they receive day to day. 

John Binks, director at Citadel Chambers, talks through the facts of pupillage and what they look for in young people when they are recruiting. 

Tim Hannam QC, Head of Citadel Chambers,  discusses his experience of high level fraud cases and the issues involved.

In this podcast briefing for journalists from Citadel Chambers  (a leading criminal chambers in Birmingham) we cover what has led to this situation and what it means for the future, not only for barristers and for individual victims and defendants,  but also for justice in our country.   If you need any further information or would like to discuss any of the issues, then please do contact John Binks, Director, Citadel Chambers, on mob: 07584 096681 or email: john.binks@citadelchambers.com