Halima Kamran
Call: 2o25
Halima Kamran
University of Leeds, Law LLB, 2:1 (2022)
University of Leeds, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM, Merit (2023)
University of Law (Leeds), BPC, Distinction (2024)
University of Law Advocacy Scholar (2023)
Lincolns Inn Cassel Scholarship (2023)
North Eastern Circuit Diversity Scholarship (2022)
Grade 1 Prosecutor
Contact
E: clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Halima has a criminal practice and accepts instructions in this area.
Halima has prosecuted and defended cases in both the Crown and Magistrates Court. These include complex matters with neurodivergent defendants and child complainants. Halima is often instructed in breach and appeal matter, as well as offences including ABH, sexual assault and driving matters.
Halima completed pupillage in September 2026 after 12 months under the supervision of Camille Morland. During pupillage, Halima observed a range of cases in the Crown Court involving sexual offences, attempted murder and drugs offences. Halima has assisted in a prosecution case involving historic sexual offences. She was tasked with reviewing VRI’s and gathering evidence for a cross-admissibility argument. She has also supported in other cases by reviewing unused material and identifying supporting material for the defence.
Halima is a Grade 1 prosecutor.
Expertise
Crime
Prior to coming to the Bar, Halima qualified as an IDVA and ISVA. Halima supported a range of individuals, including male victims of sexual abuse and working for charities in Nottingham and Leeds supporting sex workers. Halima therefore has experience in working with people in addiction, homelessness, domestic abuse and mental health.
Whilst studying for Law LLB, Halima also volunteered with Leeds Free Legal Representation. Halima represented clients in social security and employment tribunals, successfully negotiating settlements and using strong oral and written advocacy to obtain successful outcomes for clients. As a result, Halima has experience in preparing cases for court, and representing individuals in court.
Halima is fluent in Punjabi and Urdu.
Cases
R v C (2026) Defence of C who was charged with an offence of sexual assault. After careful cross-examination of the complainant, the Crown offered no evidence.
R v J (2026): Prosecuted the case of H, where the prosecution’s evidence was reliant on Res Gestae evidence. Halima successfully argued for the admission of the evidence, leading to a conviction.
R v A (2026): Defence of A who was charged with possession/control of an identity document with improper intention. Halima successfully argued for a suspended sentence order.
Clerks
