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Diane Mundill is an experienced, diligent junior who accepts instructions across the full range of criminal offences.
Diane has a mixed practice easily transitioning between instructions from the Crown and defending those accused of offences. Her practice covers, in particular, cases alleging drug supply and production, dishonesty type offences (theft, burglary, fraud and money laundering) and violent offences. Additionally, she has a strong practice in matters of domestic abuse, whether involving allegations of sexual abuse, physical violence, controlling and coercive behaviour or stalking and harassment.
Diane is thorough in her preparation, meticulous in her command for the facts and the provided instructions, which when coupled with her calm manner places those she represents at ease. Diane does not shy from questioning a narrative, making the most of her common sense, straight talking approach. Diane is proactive from the start, she will challenge the opposition whether it be to reduce the number or serious nature of the offences or seek to rule evidence inadmissible. When acting for the Crown, Diane provides a comprehensive advise looking at all aspects of a case. She reviews the progress of a case and maintains a keen eye on matters of disclosure.
As well as the traditional criminal work Diane accepts instructions for prison adjudications and parole hearings representing those seeking release or a change in location / category.
In 2021 she spent three months seconded to the CPS. Diane accepts instructions for pre-charge work including document reviews, disclosure guidance and the provision of formal pre-charge advise.
After completing her studies Diane spent time at the Oklahoma County Public Defender’s Office as an Amicus Intern assisting the lawyers acting for defendants facing the death penalty.
CPS Panel appointments
General Crime Level 3
Key cases
R v W December 2024 – Led junior, defendant was initially facing counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, these were substituted for an individual count of being concerned in the supply of Class A. Case involved a large amount of handwritten records, the detail of which was key in understand the defendants role and the value of his criminality.
R v M July 2024 – Acquittal achieved for a young male facing series of allegations of serious sexual offending. Detailed analysis of phone records and downloads presented to the jury to demonstrate the nature of the relationship.
R v W-T and Others March 2024 – Convictions secured against two individuals involved in a plot to kidnap and imprison a male for the purpose of extorting money from him.
R v B August 2023 – Led junior, defending a male accused of serious sexual offences over a sustained period, issues of bad character coupled with a complex section 41 application and a substantial volume of third party records.
R v R & Others June 2023 – Convictions secured for two defendants for their roles within a conspiracy to steal plant equipment and vehicles.
R v S & Others Dec 2022 – Led junior in the prosecution of a conspiracy involving seven youths accused of a series of racially aggravated assaults. Convictions secured for all.
R v B & Others, Sep 2020 – Successfully prosecuted those alleged to be maintaining cannabis crops in various residential properties around Peterborough. Issues of modern day slavery raised.
R v H, July 2017 – Acquittal achieved for a young male accused of a serious sexual offence against his ex-partner, issue of consent.
R. v B and Ors, Nov 2014 – Jan 2015. Led junior successfully defended one of four youths charged with murder. Issues over joint enterprise and what the pathology could actually show.
Further information
Memberships
Honourable Society of Middle Temple
Member of the Criminal Bar Association
South Eastern Circuit
Amicus