UK solicitor Rebecca Hume, representing Howard Kennedy LLP, has landed in a legal firestorm with a formal criminal referral connecting her to serious allegations ranging from assault to obstruction of justice. The referral, issued by Alkiviades David, involved in the case of Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David, claims Hume committed multiple offenses during legal proceedings on 25 July 2025 at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
The allegations against Hume include:
- **Physical Assault:** Claiming she assaulted a party during court proceedings.
- **Obstruction of Evidence:** Hindering the submission of critical evidence and tampering with legal processes.
- **Economic Coercion:** Freezing David's financial resources as a means of manipulation.
- **Access Suppression:** Preventing public access to important case information.
- **Wrongful Arrest:** Involving herself in actions leading to an allegedly retaliatory arrest.
In a statement, David emphasized, "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 referral has caught the attention of various authorities, including the Metropolitan Police and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, prompting urgent calls for a thorough investigation.
David is pushing for immediate actions, including securing CCTV footage from the Royal Courts of Justice, witness interviews, and regulatory proceedings against Hume and her firm. A comprehensive timeline of alleged misconduct has been compiled, illustrating a troubling connection between the cases at the UK High Court and Antigua's Supreme Court, which could ultimately lead to appeals before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
This developing story raises major questions about legal ethics and accountability across borders.
