Terence Holder
DOB: 03/02/1954
Qualifications: LL.B (Hons) Law
Called: 1984 Gray's inn
Email: terenceholder@colletonchambers.co.uk
Practice
Crime (including Regulatory Crime)
Undertakes most forms of criminal work. Has appeared in most forums including House of Lords.
Current Head of Colleton Chambers Criminal Team.
Inquests
Has appeared in numerous Inquests including those involving deaths in custody.
Judicial Offices
Sits as an Immigration Judge.
Sits as a Legal Member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.
Other
Western Circuit Representative on the Taunton Crown Court User Committee.
Former South Western Representative for the Barristers Benevolent Association.
Notable Case
R v J (2004) UKHL 42
Where it was successfully argued in the House of Lords that when more than 12 months had elapsed since an act of Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a girl had taken place, so that no prosecution could be commenced under Section 6(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, it was impermissible for the Crown to prosecute a charge of indecent assault under Section 14(1) of the same Act based solely on the same facts.
Personal
Married with two children.
Enjoys country life, sport, music and theatre.