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Mental Health and Criminal Proceedings, Law and Practice, 2020 Irish Council for Prisoners Oversees, Autumn 2014 'Mental Health in UK Prisons' Legal Aid Reform, Green World, Summer 2013 'Mental Health and the Criminal Law 2012 Review’ (January 2013) Criminal Law and Mental Health, case updates The Right to Silence, (1999) 93 (1) LSG 14

Criminal Bar Association; Northern Circuit; Mental Health Lawyers Association.

Richard is a skillful and persuasive advocate who prides himself on providing the best advice, and the most effective representation.

Richard is a native of Dublin.  He studied History at Trinity College, Dublin University.  He qualified as a solicitor in England in 1996, and in Ireland in 1997 where he practiced for two years.  As a solicitor he was involved in a number of high-profile and complex cases amongst them – the London City Bond fraud and the Sally Clark appeal.  He became a partner with Burton Copeland Solicitors in 2000.

He was called to the Bar in 2003 and practices at the Criminal Bar, appearing in courts in the North West and throughout the country.  He has a predominately defence practice, but does prosecute in complex, document heavy, multi-handed cases.

He was a Law Society trainer on the Human Rights Acts and have been trained by Amicus in death row cases.  He has advised the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas and has written for their journal on mental health issues.

“With Richard controlling my case I felt reassured that everything will be dealt with professionally and without any drama”  – Client Testimonial

2017 - Northumbria University PgDip Mental Health Law 2003 - High Court Advocate, Crime 1997 - Solicitor, Ireland 1996 - Solicitor, England & Wales