 Matthew
Jewell
| Qualifications |
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Called
to the Bar 1989 |
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BA – Oxford |
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Dip Law – City |
| Professional Associations |
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The Honourable Society
of Lincoln's Inn |
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Western Circuit |
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Western Circuit Committee Member 2008- |
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Criminal Bar Association |
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Criminal Bar Association, Committee Member 2005-2008
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Member of the General Council of the
Bar (2006-2008) |
| Specialisation |
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Criminal Law |
Practice
Matthew Jewell's practice includes criminal
prosecution and defence, covering the full range of offences,
in particular, drugs supply and importation, sexual offences
and serious offences of violence. He
has a particular interest in cases involving sensitive disclosure
issues, and those involving the use of covert surveillance. He
is regularly instructed as a leading junior.
Matthew Jewell is also a Pupil Supervisor.
A few recent cases:
2004 R –v- O and others
Manchester Crown Court, multi-million pound VAT evasion. Acquitted after 10 week trial following abuse of process argument.
Leading junior. Defending.
2006 R –v- S and others
Bournemouth Crown Court, £1 million + conspiracy to supply Class A, B and C drugs, 9 defendants.
Leading junior. Prosecuting.
2007 R –v- C and others
Winchester Crown Court. Murder, defending as junior led by QC. Successful application to dismiss.
2007 R –v- B and others
Southwark Crown Court, VHCC case, conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office.
Defending.
2007 R –v- T and others
Southampton Crown Court, conspiracy to produce cannabis, police indicate potentially one of the largest cannabis factories in England.
Leading junior. Defending.
2008 R –v- L
Winchester Crown Court. Murder, defending as junior led by QC.
Acquitted.
2008 R –v- B and others
Winchester Crown Court. Murder, defending as junior led by QC.
Only defendant acquitted of all matters.
2008 R –v- R and others
Bournemouth Crown Court. Conspiracy to handle stolen goods, high value plant equipment.
Leading junior. Defending.
2008- R –v- B and others
Conspiracy to defraud UK clearing banks.
Leading junior. Defending.
Ongoing cases:
R –v- P and others
Importation of £4 million + of cannabis resin.
Leading junior. Defending.
R –v- D and others
Conspiracy to rob, alleged high value professional country house robbery of antiques etc.
Leading junior. Defending.
R –v- K and others
Importation of £36 million of cannabis resin , investigated and prosecuted by SOCA. Defending as leading counsel with Quinton Newcomb. Click on this link for report
Defending.
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