Who is Justice Mwilu case prosecutor QC Khawar Qureshi?
Queen's Counsel Khawar Qureshi at Milimani High Court. He has been contracted by the DPP to prosecute Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu's forgery, corruption and failing to pay taxes case. [George Njunge, Standard]
- Holds a Master of Law (LLM) and Bachelor of Law (LLB, First Class) from the University of Cambridge.
- Was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1990 and three years later, he became the youngest ever advocate to have appeared before the International Court of Justice.
- Has taught commercial law at Cambridge University, public international law at Kings London and was appointed a visiting lecturer in commercial law at the University of London in 2006.
- Is one of around 20 Barristers appointed by the UK Government as “A” Panel Treasury Counsel to advise and represent the UK Government in civil matters.
- Was also appointed in 2008 as Head of Chambers of the first ever Barristers’ Chambers established outside the UK (McNair Chambers in Qatar).
- Named as Queen’s Counsel in October 2006
- Appointed as a Deputy Judge of the High Court In 2013
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