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Patrick Moran

1997

Patrick both defends and prosecutes in criminal cases at all levels. He has appeared before the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords (led). As well as defending in serious cases, he is on the Attorney-General's Unified List of Prosecution Counsel, and is instructed by a number of agencies including the C.P.S. Central Fraud Group and the Department for Work & Pensions. He has substantial experience in serious crime & regulatory matters, and particular expertise in: fraud, asset forfeiture, and powers of search and seizure.

Patrick frequently advises in regulatory matters. He has advised "on the ground" in complex search and seizure operations, particularly those relating to V.A.T fraud investigations. He has also advised at the behest of the Independent Police Complaints Commission in relation to complaints arising from a large scale corruption / fraud investigation.

Patrick is a qualified advocacy teacher, and is a Team Trainer at Inner Temple.

He has been a Committee Member of Amicus since 2002.

News

• Patrick Moran secures conviction of 'spy-duo' who helped immigrants cheat Knowledge of Life immigration tests
  Chinese fraudsters used hidden cameras and microphones to help immigrants cheat on their 'Britishness' exams.
  25 November 2008

Articles

• Web-based Legal Research
  With more and more case law and legislation available online knowing what is available and where to find it can be difficult. Patrick Moran provides a brief run-down on some of the sites to be found that will be useful to those dealing with Criminal law.
  2004
• In the shadow of death
  Capital punishment is an indefensible barbarism. In a poignant and powerful article, a UK intern, Patrick Moran, tells the story of a man sentenced to death.
  2001