In a significant legal development, UK solicitor Rebecca Hume of Howard Kennedy LLP has found herself at the center of a multi-jurisdictional criminal referral. This referral, presented by Alkiviades David, the defendant in the ongoing case of Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991) and a representative for the Green Economy of Antigua & Barbuda, outlines a troubling series of accusations that span both the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.
The allegations against Hume include physical assault, in which she is accused of attacking David during the service of a Contempt Application at the Royal Courts of Justice on July 25, 2025. The referral also hints at broader misconduct, such as deliberate obstruction of evidence, harassment of a disabled litigant, economic coercion through the freezing of David's assets, and wrongful arrest, which David argues was retaliatory.
“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,” David stated, calling for immediate investigation into the claims. He emphasized that this situation requires accountability due to its severity and the potential implications for both jurisdictions.
The interconnected nature of the legal matters is highlighted by both the UK High Court and the Antigua Supreme Court ultimately appealing to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. This connection underscores the importance of a thorough investigation across borders.
In the referral, David requests immediate actions, including police investigations to secure CCTV and witness testimony from the Royal Courts of Justice, as well as regulatory proceedings against Hume and her firm. He also pushes for collaboration between the Antigua & Barbuda Police and UK authorities for a comprehensive inquiry.
The referral presents a detailed chronology of alleged misconduct and a compilation of evidence linking court proceedings in the UK with the sovereign claims in Antigua, casting a shadow over Hume's legal practice and calling into question the integrity of judicial processes in both nations.
