Stephen has extensive experience in defending clients accused of a broad range of sexual offences, including:

• Historical sex offences;
• Rape and ‘Date Rape’;
• Assault by penetration;
• Sexual offences against children;
• Pornography;
• Indecent exposure;
• Sexual grooming;
• Sexual assault;
• Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent;
• Engaging in sexual activity with a child / engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child;
• Sexual Activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice;
• Voyeurism;
• Possession/making or distributing indecent photographs or images;
• Trafficking and sexual exploitation offences.

Stephen is sensitive to the pressure and perceived stigma for those accused of such matters; he understands that the impact such allegations can have, not just on defendants but also on an accused’s family.   Stephen provides a sympathetic, discrete and sensitive approach.