 Duncan O'Donnell
| Qualifications |
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Called to the Bar 1992 |
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MA – St Benet's Hall, Oxford |
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Dip Law – PCL |
| Professional Associations |
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Member of Gray's Inn |
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South Eastern Circuit |
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Criminal Bar Association |
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Cambridge & Peterborough Bar Mess (senior representative on South Eastern Circuit Committee) |
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Norfolk Bar Mess |
| Specialisation |
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Serious Crime |
Practice
Duncan O'Donnell undertakes all aspects of serious crime (including murder, fraud, serious drugs offences and organised crime), both for prosecution and defence and has appeared as leading junior. He advises on disclosure of sensitive material and public interest immunity applications.
He is a designated rape prosecutor and a preferred prosecutor in cases of domestic violence in Cambridgeshire.
He practices mainly in Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough and Ipswich.
Currently Duncan O'Donnell sits on the Government's Advisory Committee for the Protection of Historic Wreck sites (advising on legal enforcement).
Recent cases
R v Glen & others (murder and conspiracy)
R v Francis-Macrae (internet fraud)
Other information
Prior to his call to the bar, Duncan O'Donnell was employed by Bonhams auctioneers, specialising in antiquities and militaria.
He is a qualified scuba diver.
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