Forget the recent Premier League shoot-out between Manchester City and Arsenal. Art Not Evidence, which has been campaigning to restrict the use of creative and artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials, took part in a more important football tournament the day before at Merky FC’s arena, south London.

The Legacy Unity Cup was created in honour of Stephen Lawrence’s legacy. Lawrence’s murder in 1993 led to a movement that has sought to challenge injustice and strengthen communities.

Garden Court’s Keir Monteith KC (pictured, right), Doughty Street’s Garry Green KC (left) and aspiring barrister Fidel Bonnah (centre)

The day included a seven-a-side football tournament. Art Not Evidence’s starting lineup included Garden Court’s Keir Monteith KC (pictured, right), Doughty Street’s Garry Green KC (left) and barrister Fidel Bonnah (centre). Monteith told Obiter: ‘It was a great day, excellent atmosphere and we did score!’ The team made it all the way to the quarter-finals.

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