Alex Benn

Alex appears on behalf of defendants at all stages of criminal proceedings. Alex has represented defendants tried for allegations including armed robbery, witness intimidation, sexual offences, supply of drugs, fraud and computer hacking. Recent cases have seen Alex make an application to the Attorney General for a nolle prosequi, argue matters subject to the special jurisdiction of the Chief Magistrate, and achieve the expungement of a wrongful conviction without the need for an appeal. Alex has also acted in the early stages of proceedings relating to allegations of attempted murder, rape and causing grievous bodily harm.

Before starting to practise, Alex graduated top of the year in law at the University of Oxford. Now a lecturer in law at University College, Oxford, Alex has taught criminal law and discrimination theory for several years. Alex’s academic work focuses on criminal and discrimination law, particularly the issue of classism. It has been cited by the Law Commission and a range of academic journals.

Alex uses ‘they/them’ and ‘he/him’ pronouns and, where necessary, the gender-open title, Mx.

Law (Jurisprudence, BA), St Catherine’s College, Oxford: first-class honours

Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), University College, Oxford: distinction