Alan Richards

Crime – general; fraud: crime; consumer.

Criminal practitioner with particular specialism in fraud and the criminal aspects of intellectual property and consumer law. Frequently prosecuting for local authorities, instructed pre-charge to advise on ongoing investigations; these have involved offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994, the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Animal Health Act 1981. Recently he, led by Miles Bennett, prosecuted to conviction the first ticket tout to face charges under the Fraud Act 2006 on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council.

University of Kent (2003 LLB First Class Honors); The College of Law (BVC (Very Competent)).