UK solicitor Rebecca Hume has been named in a multi-jurisdictional criminal referral concerning serious allegations that could impact legal proceedings in both the UK and Antigua & Barbuda. The referral highlights a series of alleged misconducts, stirring calls for accountability.
UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Faces Criminal Allegations Linking UK and Caribbean Jurisdictions
UK Solicitor Rebecca Hume Faces Criminal Allegations Linking UK and Caribbean Jurisdictions
A formal criminal referral involving Rebecca Hume sparks investigations into serious allegations, raising questions about legal integrity across borders.
London, UK / St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda — The legal profession is in the spotlight as UK solicitor Rebecca Hume of Howard Kennedy LLP faces a formal criminal referral that connects a High Court case in London with sovereign proceedings in Antigua & Barbuda. This referral, submitted by Alkiviades David, involves serious allegations including assault, perverting justice, conspiracy, and wrongful arrest.
David, who is the defendant in the ongoing case Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991), emphasizes the urgency of addressing these allegations, stating, “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.” His claims suggest a broader issue of legal malpractice that transcends national borders.
The allegations detailed in the referral outline a troubling series of events. On July 25, 2025, David accuses Hume of physically assaulting him during a supposed service of a Contempt Application at the Royal Courts of Justice. Moreover, he alleges that Hume engaged in the intentional obstruction of evidence and interference with court processes, including freezing his economic resources and limiting public access to court cases.
Officials contacted concerning the referral include the Metropolitan Police Service, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the Attorney General of Antigua & Barbuda, among others. These bodies are expected to take decisive action as the referral demands the immediate investigation of David's claims, securing of CCTV footage, and interviews with potential witnesses.
Additionally, the referral calls for regulatory proceedings against Hume and her law firm, suggesting a synchronized investigation cooperating with authorities from both jurisdictions.
The intricate links between the UK High Court case and the Antigua & Barbuda Supreme Court claim (No. ANUHCV2025/0149) indicate a complex legal scenario, which may lead to repercussions for the justice system in both territories. David's case appealing to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council further complicates the situation, magnifying the need for transparent investigation and accountability as this story develops.
