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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and offers practical pointers for anyone who finds themselves accused of such offences.

Specialist sexual offences defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of assault by penetration looking at the definition of the offence the central elements penalties and defences.

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the possibility of seeking a second opinion in criminal cases from a direct access barrister, and outlines the benefits and process of doing so.

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offences of Common Assault and Battery. 

Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of Assault ABH

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt explains the offence of strangulation, looking at the elements of the offence, application and potential sentences.

Quentin’s Client acquitted of 5 counts of Rape at Leeds Crown Court

Jury acquits Prison Governor of Sexual Assault in 39 minutes following 5 day Crown Court trial.

Quentin secures reduction of over £440,000 in Planning Enforcement POCA case

Quentin ensures case is dropped by CPS for investment banker charged with Assault