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Ben Watson KC

Ben Watson KC

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.

Career

Call 2002; SILK 2021; Attorney General’s C Panel 2006; Attorney General’s Special Advocate Panel 2010-2016; Attorney General’s B Panel 2011; Attorney General’s A Panel 2016.

Education

MA Hons (Cantab); Diploma in law.

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