Stephen Wood KC, Abdul Shakoor, Michelle Colborne KC and Laura McBride Prosecute and Defend in the UK's first prosecution relating to the manufacture of functioning sub-machine guns using a 3D printer
Stephen Wood KC, Abdul Shakoor, Michelle Colborne KC and Laura McBride Prosecute and Defend in the UK's first prosecution relating to the manufacture of functioning sub-machine guns using a 3D printer. The case attracted international publicity.
Stephen Wood KC and Abdul Shakoor, were instructed by Yorkshire and Humberside CPS Complex casework Unit. All defendants were convicted of conspiracy to transfer a prohibited firearm. Gill and Moyo were also convicted of conspiracy to manufacture prohibited firearms, possession of ammunition without a certificate and two charges of having a prohibited weapon for sale or transfer.
Michelle Colborne KC and Laura McBride defended Majeeb Rehman who was convicted of conspiracy to transfer a prohibited firearm but was cleared of possessing ammunition without a certificate.
BBC coverage: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-64900210
