Areas of Law
Gareth is regularly instructed in all areas of heavyweight criminal work, more often than not as a leading junior. Although regarded predominantly as a defence advocate, Gareth is also regularly instructed by the Crown particularly in respect of serious sexual allegations and allegations of gang related criminality. He is also frequently led by Queen’s Counsel.
Cases
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Criminal Defence
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Instructed as Leading Junior
Regina v RR Murder: Epping Forest “honour” killing;
Regina v TF Murder: Mentally disturbed defendant killing partner;
Regina v JP Murder: Drunk defendant killing best friend;
Regina v RF Attempted Murder: Horrific attack causing multiple injuries;
Regina v BG Causing death by dangerous driving. Newly qualified driver loses control. Car hits schoolchildren;
Regina v MT Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Major police operation to eradicate drug dealing in residential area. Represented main defendant out of 50 arrested;
Regina v MR “County lines” drug conspiracy;
Regina v S & ors. Gang grooming vulnerable teenagers
Instructed as Led Junior
Regina v B & ors. Murder: Gangland contract killing;
Regina v C Kidnapping, false imprisonment and sexual assaults on family;
Regina v D.T Murder. Husband on wife
Regina v SH & ors. Attempted Murder. Machete attack
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Criminal Prosecution
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Regularly instructed by RASSO in serious sexual allegations. Recent cases include:
Regina v T Multiple rapes. Victims met online;
Regina v BS Rape in marriage
Regina v P Rape of prostitute
Regina v M & ors Rape of vulnerable woman
Other recent cases include
Regina v M multiple stabbings
Regina v AS & ors Kidnapping and serious gang related assaults
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Fraud and Financial Crime
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Regina v G fraudulent managing agent. Huge losses.
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Trading Standards
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Regina v W trader preying on the elderly
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Military Cases
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Regina -v- Pt M & ors Murder in Iraq
Numerous other cases including serious sexual assaults.
Professional Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Essex Bar Mess
- Association of Military Court Advocates
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Grade 3 CPS Counsel
CPS Rasso Panel
Direct Access
Gareth Hughes is approved to accept instructions direct from international and UK clients on a direct access basis, without the need for a solicitor intermediary in appropriate cases.