London, UK / St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda — UK solicitor Rebecca Hume, representing Howard Kennedy LLP, has been named in a significant criminal referral that raises serious allegations of assault, obstruction of justice, conspiracy, harassment against a disabled litigant, and wrongful arrest.
The referral was initiated by Alkiviades David, who stands as the Defendant in the case Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991), and simultaneously holds the title of Ambassador-at-Large for the Green Economy with the Government of Antigua & Barbuda. This criminal referral has been directed to several key authorities, including the Metropolitan Police Service, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Commissioner, and the Attorney General of Antigua & Barbuda.
Among the allegations made are the following:
- A physical assault reported to have occurred at the Royal Courts of Justice on July 25, 2025, during what was described as the service of a Contempt Application.
- Intentional obstruction of evidence that should have been submitted, along with tampering with court processes.
- Economic coercion connected to the freezing of David’s remaining funds.
- Suppression of public access to court records without a formal sealing order.
- Allegations of a wrongful arrest at Hammersmith Police Station in early August 2025, reportedly as a retaliatory measure.
"This isn’t just an isolated incident — it’s part of a broader pattern of abuse that threatens the rule of law in both the UK and Antigua & Barbuda," David commented. "Immediate investigation and accountability are required."
Crucially, both the matter before the UK High Court and the related case in Antigua's Supreme Court eventually will appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, establishing a significant legal connection between the two jurisdictions.
The referral document calls for several decisive actions, including:
- An immediate investigation by police, capturing CCTV and security logs from the Royal Courts of Justice and conducting witness interviews.
- Regulatory actions from the SRA directed toward Hume and her firm, Howard Kennedy LLP.
- A collaborative inquiry by Antigua & Barbuda Police in concert with UK law enforcement.
Included in the referral is a thorough chronology of alleged misconduct starting from July 25, 2025, alongside a comprehensive evidence schedule that incorporates UK court documents, witness accounts, and relevant records from the sovereign proceedings in Antigua.
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