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John Faulds
Pupil Barrister at 25 Bedford Row
Criminal LawAbuse of ProcessCriminal Evidence
Pupil Barrister at 25 Bedford Row.
John Faulds is a pupil barrister at 25 Bedford Row, called to the Bar in 2024. He began his second six pupillage in April 2026 under Paul Lazarus.
During pupillage, John has assisted with serious criminal cases and researched abuse of process, investigative failings, expert evidence concerning vulnerable defendants, and the admissibility of hearsay from overseas police forces.
Before entering the profession, he spent nearly ten years working in foreign affairs and security analysis for the UK government. He completed his legal studies part-time and volunteered at the South Westminster Legal Advice Centre.
John Faulds’s profile brings together professional experience, specialist subjects and published Chronicle Law contributions.
Abuse of Process
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Criminal Evidence
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From John’s Chronicle Law profile.
CRIMINAL LAW · 7 MIN READ
Staying Power: two important clarifications on abuse of process
John Faulds examines R v HGF and R v Donaldson, considering missing evidence, trial fairness and the approach to further charges after conviction.
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