Callum Bisson-Simmonds secures acquittal for Army Serviceman

28th October 2026

3PB’s specialist criminal and regulatory barrister, Callum Bisson-Simmonds, secured a not guilty verdict in the Crown Court at Bournemouth. Callum was representing a serving Sergeant of the British Army.

The case concerned a domestic assault, which had been audio-recorded by the complainant. If convicted the Sergeant risked serious professional consequences, including being demoted or discharged. The issue in the case was whether or not Callum's client was had been acting in self defence at the time of the incident.

Following over 3 hours of jury deliberations, Callum’s client was found 'Not Guilty'. Callum's client is now able to progress his career in the armed forces again.

Callum was instructed by Jason Halsey of Churcher’s solicitors.

To contact or instruct Callum, please email Chambers Director Stuart Pringle on [email protected] or telephone him on 01962 868884.