Patrick West

Patrick West is a seasoned barrister currently practicing at St John's Chambers since October 2008, having previously completed a pupillage at Crown Office Chambers from October 2007 to September 2008. Prior to transitioning to law, Patrick accumulated significant experience in journalism as a reporter for the BBC between August 1994 and October 1997 and as a reporter/presenter for ITV from November 1997 to April 2006. Academically, Patrick holds a Master’s degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford (1987-1990), a Bachelor of Laws from Nottingham Trent University (2004-2007), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Wales, Cardiff (1990-1991), alongside early education at Beechen Cliff School and Bathford Primary School.