Edward Jones

International Law and Extradition

Edward’s practice also involves a strong international element. He is a recognised expert in the field of extradition law in Chambers & Partners and has acted for clients facing extradition requests from countries all over the globe, including the United States, Australia, Canada, Thailand, Kenya and Colombia. He is an expert in litigating the more complex “Part 2” cases which require a strong case to be advanced if a challenge is to be successful. He has over many years of litigating these cases built up an array of international contacts and expert witnesses that he can call upon to assist him with this.

Police Criminal Records and Data Deletion

Edward is acutely aware of the reputational damage that a criminal allegation can cause, especially to professional clients and those with a public profile, and is co-author of a highly-regarded practitioner text on the subject, Criminal Records, Privacy & The Criminal Justice System: A Practical Handbook, published by Bloomsbury Professional. He has a deep knowledge of the means by which the police can collect and retain an individual’s personal data and the means by which an individual can apply to have that personal data deleted from police systems. He is also an expert in dealing with issues arising from the disclosure of personal data on Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificates and applying for individuals to be removed from the DBS Barred Lists.

London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA)

In November 2023, Edward became the President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA). The LCCSA currently has 850 members and represents the interests of solicitors working in the criminal courts of London.

Ed follows in the Kingsley Napley footsteps of Sir David Napley, John Clitheroe, Christopher Murray, Linda Woolley, Nicola Hill and Greg Foxsmith who have served in that role over the years.

Professional Societies and Memberships

• Edward is a Past President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA)
• Edward is a member of the Representatives Advisory Panel for the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences

Publications

• Criminal Records, Privacy & The Criminal Justice System: A Practical Handbook
• New CPS guidance on ‘mercy killings’, The Law Society Gazette, November 2023
• Points of public order, June 2023