Prior to taking silk Jonathan Sandiford KC was a CPS Grade 4 prosecutor with over 25 years’ experience, in complex and sensitive cases including Terrorism, hate crimes (racial, religious and sexual orientation), Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, police misconduct, Serious & Organised Crime and Drugs Offences.

Due to his involvement in Trading Standards, fraud, terrorism and race hate cases, Jonathan has a particular interest and experience in internet-based offending and the jurisdictional issues sometimes encountered.

Jonathan is also a member of the Strategic Governance Board of the Institute of Cyber Digital Investigation Professionals.

Jonathan has advised on and prosecuted some of the largest and most innovative cases investigated and brought by the National Trading Standards eCrime team for commercial and web-based fraud, including copycat websites and ticket touting.

He has provided training on behalf of NTS to trading standards departments throughout the country in respect of fraudulent (scam) websites.

Jonathan is a Recorder on the Northeastern Circuit and authorised to hear Class 2 serious sexual offences.

Class 2 Authorisation (2018)

Recorder (North Eastern Circuit) (2009)

CBA

South Eastern Circuit

LLB (Hons), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne