Understand Your Situation
When a death results from a breach of duty, the law is severe. We defend professionals and individuals against these complex, technical allegations.
Defending Breach of Duty Allegations
Gross Negligence Manslaughter (GNM) is a charge often levelled at professionals (doctors, employers) or individuals who owed a 'duty of care' to the deceased. The prosecution must prove that your negligence was 'gross'—so bad it amounts to a crime.
These cases are highly technical, often involving expert witnesses and industry standards. We build a defence that puts your actions in context, demonstrating that while errors may have occurred, they were not 'criminal'. We challenge the existence of the duty of care and the assertion that your actions directly caused the death.
Accused of Negligence?
If a tragic accident has led to criminal charges, we are here to defend you.
Plan Your Defence
The Adomako Test
The leading case *R v Adomako* established the four elements required for GNM: 1) A duty of care existed, 2) The duty was breached, 3) The breach caused death, and 4) The negligence was 'gross'.
The jury must be convinced that the conduct fell so far below the standard to be expected that it should be judged criminal. We work with industry experts to show that your conduct was within the bounds of reason or that other factors contributed to the tragic outcome, breaking the chain of causation.
Protect Your Reputation
We fight to prove your actions were not criminal. Contact our experts today.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
