Kitan became a member of One Pump Court Chambers in May 2024 having completed her third-six pupillage. She now represents clients in the Magistrates’, Youth, and Crown Courts. Her practice encompasses general and serious crime, primarily practicing criminal defence

Here Kitan gives an essential overview of important developments over the last year in criminal law, criminal evidence, sentencing and procedure. She gives practical advice and refers to relevant case law and her own experience working on cases throughout. 

Key words/topics

Police station

Communication devices in custody

Road Traffic Act 1988

Adjournment

Judicial review

Appeal

Criminal Justice Act 1967

R v Quando (2005) EWCA Crim 206

Bad character

Criminal Justice Act 2003

Powers Amendment Regulations 2024

Sentencing guidelines

Crown Court

Magistrates Court

Court of Appeal

Minimum Custodial Period Order 2024

Pre-sentence reports

Proportionality assessment

Driving disqualification guidelines

Statutory interpretation

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

Criminal Justice of Courts Act 2015

Public nuisance

Independent Domestic Violence Advisers

Criminal Procedure Rules 2025

Magistrates Court Act 1980

Banker's Books Evidence Act 1879

Pet Abduction Act 2024

Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

NPCC Child Gravity Matrix

Youth Court Bench Book