Mr James Frederick Hankinson

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Barrister Status:
Self Employed
Called:
Jul 2014
Inn:
Lincoln's Inn
Hearing type:
Determination By Consent
Decision date
16/04/2026
Breach details:
Professional Misconduct contrary to Core Duty 1, Core Duty 2, and Core Duty 5, of the Code of Conduct (Part 2 of the Bar Standards Board Handbook Version 4.8)
Offence details:

James Hankinson, a self-employed barrister, behaved in a way contrary to his duty to the court in the administration of justice when, on 13 March 2025, he attended Maidstone Combined Court while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was drunk, collapsed while at court, and was unable to continue representing his client that day.

James Hankinson, a self-employed barrister, behaved in a way contrary to his client’s best interests when, on 13 March 2025, he attended Maidstone Combined Court while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was drunk, collapsed while at court, and was unable to continue representing his client that day.

James Hankinson, a self-employed barrister, behaved in a way which is likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in him or in the profession when, on 13 March 2025, he attended Maidstone Combined Court while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was drunk, collapsed while at court, and was unable to continue representing his client that day.

Sanction:
Fined in the sum of £1,000
Status:
Final
Determination by consent:
Determination by Consent Report - Finding and Sanction - 20250728 (Redacted).pdf
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