Eleanor Laws QC successfully defends ex-parliamentary advisor

Eleanor Laws QC successfully defended Richard Holden, the former special advisor to ex-Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon who was accused of sexual assault. 

The jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning unanimous verdicts. Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor stated that, “…the defendant leaves the court without a stain on his character.” 

This case received considerable press coverage. See the BBC, ITV, Buzzfeed.  

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