UK solicitor Rebecca Hume of Howard Kennedy LLP has come under fire in a formal criminal referral detailing serious allegations, including assault, conspiracy, and harassment of a disabled litigant. The referral, issued by Alkiviades David, the defendant in the case of Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991) and also serving as Ambassador-at-Large for the Green Economy in Antigua & Barbuda, has reached multiple law enforcement and regulatory bodies, including the Metropolitan Police Service and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
The claims center around several disturbing incidents, including a reported physical assault in the Royal Courts of Justice on 25 July 2025, and actions perceived as obstructive to legal processes. David's allegations extend to accusations of economic coercion through the freezing of his remaining funds and restricting public access to case materials. These claims are framed within a larger narrative of interference involving a conspiracy that allegedly includes media outlets and financial institutions related to child exploitation material (CSAM).
“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,” asserted David. He has called for an immediate investigation to address the alleged misconduct and ensure accountability.
The significance of this referral is amplified by the connections made between the UK High Court case and proceedings in the Antigua Supreme Court, both ultimately appealing to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Requested actions laid out in the referral include immediate police investigations, preservation of evidence from the Royal Courts of Justice, and regulatory proceedings against Hume and her firm.
The referral comes with a meticulously detailed chronology of the alleged misconduct extending back to late July 2025, enhancing the gravity of the claims and prompting urgent calls for a coherent response from the involved legal authorities in both nations.
