A clear guide to the Sentencing Act 2026, including new rules on suspended sentences, bail decisions, deferred sentencing and key reforms affecting criminal cases in England and Wales.

Learn how offences under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 are prosecuted, including unauthorised works, damage, and metal detecting offences, with expert legal insight on defences and sentencing.

A serious stalking allegation was dropped at Chelmsford Crown Court following expert defence representation. Learn how strategic preparation and negotiation secured a not guilty verdict.

Police withdraw Stalking Protection Order application after detailed legal representations by experienced criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt.

DA had been represented by a solicitor at his interview by Police but did not feel that they were being proactive with the Police in the handling of his case. He chose to change representation and instruct specialist defence criminal barrister Quentin Hunt to represent him at the pre-charge stage on a direct public access basis

Quentin Hunt secures a Not Guilty verdict for a motorist accused of failing to stop after a cyclist fell during a road altercation in Dorset.

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law in respect of prosecutions under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Client avoids prison for COVID Bounce Back Loan fraud after early guilty plea and strong mitigation presented by specialist defence barrister Quentin Hunt.

In the second of a series of articles on Account Freezing Orders, specialist Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the AFO regime and looks at defences to prosecution applications for Account Freezing Orders under the regime provided by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”).

Quentin Hunt helps a survivor overturn a police NFA decision through the Victim’s Right to Review scheme, securing the reopening of a historic rape and child abuse investigation.

Quentin Hunt prevents charges of harassment and criminal damage by making effective submissions to the police, securing a No Further Action outcome for his client.

A detailed guide to Stalking Protection Orders, explaining when police apply for them, legal tests, conditions, breaches, and how they can be challenged.

Quentin Hunt explains the key legal defences to Tree Preservation Order prosecutions, including consent, exemptions, emergencies, statutory undertakers and time limits.

Quentin Hunt successfully defeats private prosecution launched in City of Westminster Magistrates Court against Capita employee.

Specialist Account Freezing Order defence lawyer Quentin Hunt examines the Account Freezing Order regime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and answers questions frequently asked by clients.

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt negotiates a settlement on behalf of his client which avoids serious fraud allegations being reported to the authorities.

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt discuss is how lawyers can assist members of the public in reporting cases to the Police, ensuring that police investigate criminal offences and ensuring that the Crown Prosecution take matters up for prosecution.

Quentin ensures positive result for client facing multiple unfounded allegations in respect of domestic abuse charges.

Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt explores the practicalities and procedures of appealing a conviction or sentence in the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court.

Following the refusal of a shotgun certificate Norfolk Constabulary grant a shotgun licence to Quentin's client without need to resort to appeal following successful representations.

Quentin Hunt recently represented a Mr. MR who was accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to section 47 of the Offences Against a Person Act 1861. Quentin's client had been involved in a fight outside a nightclub in Maidstone in 2022. He was acquitted.

Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines section 127 of the Communications Act 2003, analysing the elements of the offence, available defences, and how it compares to section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988.

Specialist Shotgun Licence appeal Barrister Quentin Hunt outlines the law and procedure in respect of shotgun licence appeals in England and Wales. This article is designed to supplement previous articles which give a detailed outline of the law and procedure in such cases.

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt ensures not guilty verdict for professional landlord client accused of breach of a planning enforcement notice contrary to s179 of he Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

In this article Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt, an expert in the submission and pleading of Victim Right to Review applications, answers some of the most commonly answered questions about the Victim’s Right to Review (”VRR”) scheme.

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt from 2BR Chambers examines the offence of threats to kill looking at outlining the basis of the offence within the legislation and looking at sentence, defences, and frequently asked questions from his clients about the offence.

In the first part of two articles looking at the law on tree preservation orders, specialist criminal barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law in respect of this and answers frequently asked questions about s210 Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Specialist Criminal defence lawyer Quentin Hunt makes representations to Police in a complex case involving a allegation that a baby had been assaulted. The representations were successful and no further action was taken against the accused couple.

Specialist Shotgun licence lawyer Quentin Hunt ensures that his client is granted a shotgun certificate after Police refusal.

Specialist criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt (who also undertakes Private Prosecution cases) gives an insider's guide in how to successfully defend against Private Prosecutions.