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David Manknell KC
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Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row, specialising in medical and Human Rights law, inquests and inquiries. Trumpet player. DCFC supporter.
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Delighted to have had the chance to contribute three chapters to the new edition of the Inquest Book. Congratulations to Caroline, Matt, Kiran and the rest of the editorial team at @1crownofficerow.bsky.social for pulling it all together
September 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Anonymous, Again by David Manknell KC & Leo Kirby.

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September 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🎊 We are pleased to announce that the ‘The Inquest Book’ second edition is out today! 🎊

Find out more about the book and how to get your copy here: www.1cor.com/london/2025/...
'The Inquest Book' second edition out today - 1 Crown Office Row, London, Barrister Chambers
We are pleased to announce that the 'The Inquest Book' second edition is out today!
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July 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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aka a third six. A great opportunity - if you've missed out on tenancy elsewhere, please do consider applying.
1crownofficerow.bsky.social 1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · Jun 30
We are looking for a probationary tenant to join us in October 2025.

Applications close 4pm Monday 7th July 2025.

For further information and how to apply, please see here: www.1cor.com/london/2025/...

#ProbationaryTenancy #Pupil #Pupillage
July 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Four Members of Chambers instructed in High Court challenge to the imposition of VAT on private school fees.

The High Court handed down judgment on Friday in R (ALR and others) v Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2025/...
June 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Applications for our Assessed Mini-Pupillage Scheme close next Friday (27th June).

Apply here: www.1cor.com/london/asses...

#Pupillage #MiniPupillage
1crownofficerow.bsky.social 1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · May 14
We are accepting applications for the 1 Crown Office Row Assessed Mini-Pupillage Scheme until the 27th June.

Learn more about how to apply and our commitment to widening access to the Bar here:
www.1cor.com/london/asses...

#Pupillage #MiniPupillage
June 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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The High Court has handed down a lengthy judgment on the lead claims concerning the use of the site of Wethersfield barracks for asylum accommodation.

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March 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Current Awareness - 'Judge throws out skeleton argument for being three times too long'
Source: Legal Futures
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Judge throws out skeleton argument for being three times too long
The High Court has refused to admit a skeleton argument that was three times the length it should have been, and ranged beyond the confines of what it should have done.
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March 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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David Manknell KC and Matthew Hill success in Court of Appeal care home case.

Read more about the case and see the judgment here: www.1cor.com/london/2025/...

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David Manknell KC and Matthew Hill success in Court of Appeal care home case
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in a significant judgment relating to the circumstances in which the Home Office can revoke the sponsor licence of a care home that enables them to recruit ove...
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March 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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A cautionary tale about preparation of witness statements
1crownofficerow.bsky.social 1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · Mar 6
MJF: a re-emphasis on statements of case and evidential rigour by Allyna Ng.

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March 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Yesterday, 28 January 2025, a jury reached their conclusion into the deaths of those onboard the helicopter which crashed at Leicester City Football Club in 2018.

David Manknell KC for Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

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Conclusion of inquest into Leicester City helicopter crash. David Manknell KC for AAIB
Yesterday, 28 January 2025, a jury reached their conclusion into the deaths of those onboard the helicopter which crashed at Leicester City Football Club in 2018.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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The inquest into the deaths of five people who died in a helicopter crash outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium has started.

David Manknell KC is instructed on behalf of the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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Leicester City King Power Stadium Helicopter Crash Inquest
David Manknell KC is instructed on behalf of the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
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January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM