In yet another example of a refugee who was not properly advised on his defence to a prosecution for illegal entry, Shabani, Re [2015] EWCA Crim 1924 (22 July 2015), the Lord Chief Justice has overturned the conviction but this time has also referred the solicitors responsible for investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The … Continue reading Solicitors who failed to advise refugee of defence to illegal prosecution referred to SRA