Position

Ben Watson KC practises primarily in crime, extradition, and public law.

He is regularly instructed to act for individuals in high-profile extradition cases, as well as in criminal cases, particularly those with an international or public law dimension.

He was a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel, and has been on the Attorney’s Civil / Public law Panels for over 10 years. In that capacity, Ben was regularly instructed in high-profile and complex cases, especially involving issues of national security and human rights.

Ben is also frequently instructed to appear at Coroner’s inquests, and undertakes police disciplinary proceedings, civil actions against the police, and immigration cases.

Education

MA Hons (Cantab); Diploma in law.

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