Jessica was called to the Bar in 2007 and has worked exclusively in criminal defence for 15 years. She joined Stokoe Partnership in 2016, having spent 8 years on her feet as an advocate in the criminal courts.
As an advocate, Jessica acted as junior counsel in serious cases concerning murder, complex fraud, and slavery. She now litigates on behalf of clients facing serious and complex matters.
Jessica is also qualified to represent clients in the police station and provides advice in the early stages of an investigation.
31 Jan 2025
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on encrypted devices and digital evidence in CSO Online
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on how law enforcement agencies gain access to encrypted devices, the legal challenges surrounding the gathering of digital evidence and recent developments in EncroChat evidence. Jessica’s comments were published in CSO […]
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31 Jan 2025
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on encrypted devices and digital evidence in CSO Online
15 Apr 2024
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on mobile phone data evidence in the Evening Standard
Following reports that faulty mobile phone data submitted as evidence in criminal cases, Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on how digital evidence is treated in courts.
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09 Apr 2024
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the reliability of communications data used in criminal trials in Computer Weekly
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the discovery of errors discovered in O2 phone data, and the risk computer evidence presented as reliable may be fundamentally flawed.
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