Safaraz Ahad
Call: 2020
Safaraz Ahad
BPP (Leeds), Legal Practice LLM, Distinction (2019)
Leeds Beckett University, Law LLB (2017)
Middle Temple
Grade 1 prosecutor
Contact
E: clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Safaraz has a criminal practice and accepts instructions in this area. Safaraz started tenancy in September 2024.
Safaraz commenced pupillage at Broadway House Chambers in September 2023 under the supervision of Camile Morland.
During pupillage, Safaraz observed a range of cases in the Crown Court involving murder, sexual offences, offences against the person, burglary, drug offences, perverting the cause of justice and explosive substances.
Safaraz is a Grade 1 prosecutor.
Expertise
Safaraz accepts instructions for both defence and prosecution.
Whilst studying for the BPTC, Safaraz undertook pro-bono work for the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, providing legal advice surrounding housing issues. Accordingly, Safaraz had experience working with vulnerable clients, such as those with financial difficulties.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Safaraz worked as a County Court Advocate on the Northern Circuit. He appeared in a number of small claims as well as various interim hearings, such as landlord and tenant, mortgage possessions, infant approval hearings, charging orders, bankruptcy, attachment of earnings, insolvency proceedings, and injunctions. As such, Safaraz has gained extensive experience appearing in trials, and dealing with lay clients. He is keen to use the skills gained to assist him in his criminal practice.
Notable Cases
R v M [2024]: Leeds Magistrates’ Court: Safaraz recently defended a client charged with racially aggravated ABH. Following an indication that a submission of ‘no case to answer’ would be made, the crown offered no evidence.
R v C & others [2024] Leeds Magistrates’ Court: Prosecution of a multi-handed burglary trial with 5 defendants.
R v G [2024] Sheffield Magistrates’ Court: Successfully prosecuted a police officer charged with assault by beating. The case involved presentation of medical expert evidence.
R v R [2024] Sheffield Magistrates’ Court: Prosecution of a defendant charged with ten offences including multiple assaults by beating, criminal damage, theft, and racially aggravated harassment. The defendant was convicted on six of the offences.
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