Karen Squibb-Williams has had an extensive career at the Bar, specialising in the use of forensic science for over 20 years. Prior to retirement in November 2023, from her base at the Crown Prosecution Service headquarters Karen held a number of high-profile roles, including National Strategic Policy Adviser to the UK government for prosecution policy in her specialist areas from 2001-13, then went on to establish her own chambers, providing legal services within the UK and international criminal justice contexts.
Karen Squibb-Williams – a barrister with an extensive and, in some ways, unique experience of the Bar – shares her lessons learnt
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