Michael Mansfield
Michael Mansfield QC is a prominent British barrister known for his work in high-profile legal cases, particularly those involving civil rights and police accountability. He represented the family of Jean Charles de Menezes during the inquest into his death, questioning police actions and highlighting systemic failures in the operation that led to the tragedy.
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Michael Mansfield KC represented several defendants in the Orgreave prosecutions.
Government launches Orgreave inquiry, 40 years after clashes at miners’ strike | The miners’ strike 1984-85
United Kingdom· 2025-07-20
Michael Mansfield is a renowned lawyer who filed a complaint for crimes against humanity in the UK.
Une plainte pour « crimes contre l’humanité » déposée au Royaume-Uni contre des Britanniques ayant combattu à Gaza
France· 2025-04-08Michael Mansfield KC is one of a group of lawyers who will submit a war crimes complaint against Britons who served with the Israeli military in Gaza.
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza | War crimesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-07
Michael Mansfield QC represented the family of Jean Charles de Menezes at the inquest into his death.
Fatal error: 20 years on, the Met still has questions to answer about the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. A new drama investigates the tragedy | DramaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
