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Tributes to ‘legendary’ defence barrister Courtenay Griffiths KC

Notable cases included the Pc Keith Blakelock murder trial, the Brighton bombing and the Damilola Taylor murder trial. The British legal world has paid tribute to “legendary” defence barrister Courtenay Griffiths KC, who has died at the age of 69. Jamaica-born Dr Griffiths was among the first black lawyers to be awarded the then-Queen’s Counsel status and rose to become a most prominent and formidable force at the criminal bar. He defended in ma…

COURTENAY GRIFFITHS, CHARLES TAYLOR’S WAR CRIMES LAWYER, DIES AT 70 - Smart News Liberia

MONROVIA – Courtenay Griffiths, the renowned British barrister who served as defense counsel for former Liberian President Charles Taylor at his war crimes trial, has died at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL), which described the loss as a moment of “great sadness.” Griffiths, a King’s Counsel (KC), represented Taylor on a pro bono basis beginning in August 2003. His defense of the form…

Taylor's defence counsel, Courtenay Griffiths, is dead - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Imprisoned former President Charles Taylor’s defense counsel, Courtenay Griffiths, KC, has passed away, the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone has announced. Mr Griffiths represented former Liberian President Taylor during his war crimes trial before the Special Court for Sierra Leone sitting in The Hague. On 31 August 2023, he was appointed as pro bono counsel at the request of Mr Taylor. Mr Griffiths served as Lead Counsel for ex-presiden…

Charles Taylor’s defence counsel – Courtenay Griffiths KC has died

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 June 2025: The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone has tonight issued a statement saying it has learned with great sadness of the death of Courtenay Griffiths, KC. Mr Griffiths represented former Liberian President Charles Ghankay Taylor during his war crimes trial before the Special Court for Sierra Leone sitting in The Hague. On 31 August 2023, he was appointed as pro bono counsel at the request of Mr Taylor. Mr …