The formal referral against UK solicitor Rebecca Hume of Howard Kennedy LLP stems from serious allegations including assault and conspiracy, prompting an urgent request for investigations by law enforcement and regulatory authorities across jurisdictions.
UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Under Criminal Investigation Linked to Serious Allegations in Multiple Jurisdictions
UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Under Criminal Investigation Linked to Serious Allegations in Multiple Jurisdictions
A criminal referral details severe accusations against solicitor Rebecca Hume, including assault and conspiracy, with implications for justice systems in the UK and Antigua & Barbuda.
In a significant legal development, UK solicitor Rebecca Hume, affiliated with Howard Kennedy LLP, faces serious allegations in a multi-jurisdictional criminal referral that connects a London High Court case to sovereign proceedings in Antigua & Barbuda. This referral was initiated by Alkiviades David, the defendant in the ongoing case of Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991) and the Ambassador-at-Large for the Green Economy in Antigua & Barbuda.
The referral has been forwarded to various authorities, including the Metropolitan Police Service, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and the Antigua & Barbuda Police Force. The allegations against Hume are severe and include physical assault during a court hearing on July 25, 2025, as well as claims of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy.
Specific complaints outlined in the referral indicate:
- Assault alleged to have occurred inside the Royal Courts of Justice during court processes.
- Obstruction of evidence and interference with judicial proceedings.
- Coercive economic actions aimed at freezing David’s essential funds.
- Suppression of public access to court documents without a sealing order.
- Allegations of wrongful arrest in an incident perceived as retaliatory.
David described the situation as part of a "coordinated pattern of abuse" that threatens the integrity of the legal systems in both the UK and Antigua & Barbuda, calling for immediate investigations to ensure accountability.
Additionally, both the case in the UK High Court and the corresponding claim in Antigua are expected to escalate to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, marking a critical legal intersection between jurisdictions.
The referral outlines necessary actions, including an immediate investigation by police, preservation of surveillance evidence from the Royal Courts of Justice, and interviews with potential witnesses. Regulatory scrutiny from the SRA is also requested against Hume and her firm, Howard Kennedy LLP, alongside coordinated efforts by the Antigua & Barbuda Police.
This comprehensive referral details a timeline of alleged misconduct beginning from the incidents reported on July 25, 2025, presenting a structured schedule of evidence that includes court materials and witness accounts relevant to the ongoing proceedings in both jurisdictions.
