In a significant legal development, UK solicitor Rebecca Hume has been named in a complex criminal referral related to multiple allegations, including assault and judicial interference, linking a case in the UK to proceedings in Antigua & Barbuda.
Legal Controversy Erupts as UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Faces Criminal Referral in International Case
Legal Controversy Erupts as UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Faces Criminal Referral in International Case
Rebecca Hume of Howard Kennedy LLP has been implicated in a multi-jurisdiction criminal referral that raises serious allegations amid ongoing legal disputes.
London, UK / St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda — A formal criminal referral has been issued against UK solicitor Rebecca Hume from Howard Kennedy LLP, embroiling her in allegations that range from assault to wrongful arrest. This referral, instigated by Alkiviades David, is positioned within the context of the ongoing case Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991) and has significant implications between jurisdictions.
The referral, submitted to various authorities including the Metropolitan Police Service and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), outlines serious misconduct claims against Hume, who serves as a legal representative for parties involved in the case. The allegations include:
- A physical assault purportedly occurring during the service of legal documents on July 25, 2025, within the Royal Courts of Justice.
- Obstruction of evidence submissions and attempts to interfere with court procedures, raising concerns about the integrity of the judicial system.
- Economic coercion evidence, such as the freezing of David’s last available funds, hindering his ability to participate in legal proceedings.
- A suppression of public access to the case without a proper sealing order.
- Allegations of wrongful arrest linked to retaliatory motives at the Hammersmith Police Station in early August 2025.
David has characterized these events as indicative of a "coordinated pattern of abuse," emphasizing the urgent need for a thorough investigation. He stated, "This is not an isolated incident — it’s a coordinated pattern of abuse that undermines the rule of law in both the UK and Antigua & Barbuda."
The legal disputes bring the UK High Court and the Antigua Supreme Court into alignment, both cases ultimately appealing to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which creates legal connections across the two jurisdictions.
The referral requests prompt actions, including a police investigation to secure surveillance footage and witness testimonies, regulatory scrutiny by the SRA against Hume and her firm, and coordinated investigations with Antigua & Barbuda authorities.
A comprehensive chronology of alleged misconduct since July 25, 2025, is included in the referral, alongside supporting evidence that interlinks both the UK court materials and the ongoing sovereign proceedings in Antigua.
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