Disciplinary Record

Timothy John Edward Crosland

Disbarment

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Barrister Status:
Disbarred
Called:

Nov 1994
Inn:

Inner Temple
Hearing type:
Disciplinary Tribunal (5 Person)
Decision date
19/01/2023
Breach details:
Professional misconduct, contrary to Core Duty [CD] 5, rule C8 of the Conduct Rules (Part 2 of the Bar Standards Board’s Handbook – Version 4.5).
Offence details:

Timothy Crosland, a barrister, behaved in a way which was likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in him or in the profession (CD5), in that, on 15 December 2020, he disclosed a draft Heathrow judgment upon which an embargo had been placed by the Supreme Court, knowing that such disclosure was prohibited and was a criminal contempt of court (which on 10 May 2021 the First Instance Panel of the Supreme Court found it to be).

Timothy Crosland, a barrister, behaved in a way which could reasonably be seen by the public to undermine his integrity, in that, on 15 December 2020, he disclosed a draft Heathrow judgment upon which an embargo had been placed by the Supreme Court, knowing that such disclosure was prohibited and was a criminal contempt of court (which on 10 May 2021 the First Instance Panel of the Supreme Court found it to be).

Sanction:
Disbarred (sentence to take effect as of 13 February 2023).
Costs:
£¤3,120.00
Status:

Final

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