Judge scolds barrister for using ‘made-up cases’ in her court arguments

A barrister and team of solicitors were found to have submitted fake case citations (Picture: Getty)

A High Court judge has condemned a team of lawyers for basing arguments on five cases which turned out to be ‘made-up’.

Barrister Sarah Forey was instructed by solicitors at Haringey Law Centre to act for a homeless man who was claiming priority housing from Haringey Council in London.

Ms Forey cited a number of cases – examples of previous legal rulings used to support an argument ...