With over 20 years at the Bar, Austin’s well-established criminal practice encompasses a wide range of work.
Areas of Expertise
- Serious sexual offences (rape, indecency with children, indecent assault)
- Violent offences (s18, kidnap, false imprisonment, public order and lesser assaults)
- Robbery and serious property offences
- Drugs offences
- Dangerous driving
Austin appears in Criminal Courts at all levels up to the Court of Appeal and is regularly instructed by both the prosecution and defence.
He also practises in the field of immigration and this has provided the basis for a particular interest in criminal cases involving foreign nationals and refugees.
Notable Cases
Austin prosecutes on behalf of the Trading Standards Authorities and has appeared on behalf of Local Authorities in environmental cases and public interest immunity applications.
