Practice Areas
Jason Pitter KC specialises in serious crime, regulatory crime and professional discipline.
Scope of practice:
• Serious Crime
Defending and prosecuting in major and complex criminal investigations many of which generate significant public interest or are linked to proceedings in other areas of practice (eg misconduct in a public office, mistreatment of patients and detainees), serious sexual offences and serious offences of dishonesty.
• Regulatory Crime
Highly experienced in prosecuting and defending in relation to regulatory breaches, in particular cases that have resulted in death or serious injury. Advising individuals, corporate bodies and prosecuting authorities in relation to regulatory compliance (in particular HSE, CQC, Ofsted).
Instructed in relation to the alleged failings of police officers in the Rotherham Child Sexual Exploitation investigation. Operational and high-level advisory work to the CQC, including the case that generated Martha’s Rule (enabling families to seek an urgent review of medical opinions) and the Nottingham killings carried out by Valdo Colacane.
• Professional discipline
The prosecution and representation of professional persons at misconduct hearings, including high-profile cases before police misconduct panels and professional sportspersons before their regulatory body.
• Inquest and Inquiries
Instructed in a number of high-profile inquests where there has been an underlying breach of duty leading to death or professional misconduct.
Career
Jason Pitter KC (1994, silk 2014) has been a member of Chambers since completing his pupillage in 1996. His practice has developed with him being highly regarded or recommended. Shortlisted as Criminal Silk of the Year 2025 in Chambers and Partners.
