Jeremy Dein
| Jeremy Dein | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1960 Bow, London |
| Alma mater | Queen Mary College |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Website | www |
Jeremy Dein QC (born 29 June 1960) is an English barrister specializing in criminal defence.[1] He has defended many high profile cases, including Tulisa Contostavlos where he succeeded in persuading the trial judge to bring to an end the first ever case of non-stage agent entrapment[2] The main prosecution witness, the “Fake Sheikh”, Mazher Mahmood, was referred to the DPP[clarification needed] for possible perjury charges following Jeremy’s cross-examination. Other high profile cases include McCluskie: The “Eastenders” case, where his defendant was accused of having murdered and dismembered Gemma McCluskie, his sister and a former East Enders star.[3]
Career
Jeremy Dein was called to the Bar in 1982 and became Silk in 2003. He was appointed a Recorder on 2004. Dein is ranked 1 in Chambers directory leading QC's in crime 2015.[4] He is former Criminal Bar Association Director of education and has written and lectured in the UK, and internationally on criminal defence. He has conducted many homicide trials, predominantly at the Old Bailey.[5] He defends in every type of crime. He has appeared in numerous celebrity cases, having acted for Amy Winehouse's husband on serious charges.[6] He also defended Eric Joyce, MP[7] for Falkirk on charges of assault in the House of Commons.[8]
He practices from and is Joint Head of 25 Bedford Row Chambers who were recently voted 'Crime Set of the Year'. Jeremy Dein QC was nominated for the prestigious award of Criminal Silk of the Year at the Chambers & Partners awards 2015.
In 2015, Dein represented Tulisa Contostavlos, former X factor judge,[9] on charges of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. The case resulted in the first ever stay of proceedings in a non-state agent entrapment case in the UK.[10] Further, Mazher Mahmood, the “Fake Sheikh” at the centre of the Sun on Sunday sting as regards Miss Contostavlos, was suspended and remains under investigation.[11]
Personal life
Dein was born in Bow, in the East End and grew up in Redbridge. He was graduated from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1981.[12]
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