Maryam Syed
Barrister
Maryam Syed is a criminal & family barrister at 7BR (www.7br.co.uk) who has specialised in child sexual abuse over 20 years. She has sat as a part-time crown court judge since 2012.
Barrister
Maryam Syed is a criminal & family barrister at 7BR (www.7br.co.uk) who has specialised in child sexual abuse over 20 years. She has sat as a part-time crown court judge since 2012.
Despite the next steps set out by the inquiry into child sexual abuse, the government response has been, for many, all talk & little action: Maryam Syed discusses the path forward for those who feel failed
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