In a trial relating to the mass production and supply of cannabis across the South Derbyshire area, Aqsa Hussain secures an acquittal and a hung jury on a two-count indictment for her client.

During a 6-week trial at Derby Crown Court, initially involving 13 defendants and including a discharged jury, Aqsa represented one of only two defendants who proceeded to trial, each facing a two-count indictment of conspiracy to produce and conspiracy to supply cannabis.

Following the trial which included numerous witnesses, expert evidence, legal arguments and lengthy jury deliberations, her client was acquitted of being involved in a conspiracy to supply cannabis. On the remaining count of being involved in a conspiracy to produce cannabis, the jury was unable to reach a decision and therefore discharged.

Aqsa was instructed by Keerat Bains and assisted by Farzana Sadiq from SKR Legal Solicitors.