Ed Hand secures acquittal for soldier accused of sexual assault

After a 3 day trial at Bulford military court centre, Ed Hand defending Pte “R” of 44 Sqn RLC, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, secured an acquittal following a successful submission of no case to answer.  The soldier had been accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague at Sandhurst but the trial Judge ruled that there was insufficient evidence for the case to proceed and directed the Board to acquit Pte R.  Chambers were instructed by Levales Solicitors.

Ed is part of an established Military law team at Lamb Building who accept instructions to defend and prosecute court martials.