Neil Addison

Neil is an experienced Barrister with a wide ranging practice. He has appeared before most Courts and Tribunals, including the Administrative Court and the Court of Appeal and has successfully appeared in a number of Case-stated Appeals. In addition, he has experience as a Company Secretary and was a Senior Crown Prosecutor for 8 years.

His practice at New Bailey covers all aspects of Criminal law as well as civil harassment, bullying at work and discrimination cases. He has particular knowledge and experience in the area of discrimination and Human Rights law and a legal advice written by him was quoted during Parliamentary debates on the Equality Act 2006, influencing changes which were made to the Bill.

He is a recognised expert in the areas of harassment, bullying at work and Anti-Social Behaviour law; he has co-authored text books and given lectures on these subjects. In addition, he has recently written a text book, ‘Religious Discrimination and Hatred Law’ which was published in April 2007.

Neil runs two internet sites: www.harassmentlaw.co.uk, which deals with all aspects of criminal and civil harassment law, workplace bullying, racial and sexual harassment and anti-social behaviour, and www.religionlaw.co.uk, which provides information and relevant web links on the subject of Religious Discrimination and Hatred Law in England and Wales and internationally.

Neil will accept instructions and give advice via e-mail. He is approved by the Bar Council for Direct Access work.