David Watson - 7 Harrington Street Chambers

Area of Expertise

Inquests and Inquiries

Court of Protection

Mediation and Arbitration

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Practice Overview

David is an experienced Criminal advocate who Prosecutes and Defends predominantly in Liverpool Crown Court. His practice is focused mainly on serious sexual offences but also incorporates Drug cases, offences of serious of violence, fraud and modern slavery.

David is a Category 3 Prosecutor and is on the CPS RASSO Panel. When Defending David often represents Defendants with particular vulnerabilities due to mental health issues and has significant experience with issues of fitness to plead.

Notable/Recent Cases

R v W and others 2021 Prosecuting as leading junior 13 handed money
laundering trial.

R v R. 2022 Defending young defendant charged with multiple child rape and
grooming offences.

R v D 2022 Prosecuting 4 handed Drugs conspiracy 10 kilos of Cocaine
trafficked from inside prison.

R v F 2022 Prosecuting Modern slavery – vulnerable youth trafficked across
country as part of “county lines” drug operation.

R v H 2022 Defending Vulnerable adult Defendant accused of child abduction
by impersonating social worker.

R v H 2023 Defending Child Defendant charged with Rape.

R v P 2023 Prosecuting four complainant sexual abuse case incorporating
coercive and controlling behaviour allegation.