Barrister Fined for Nazi Salute in Court

A London-based barrister, Thomas David Davidson, was fined £250 plus £1,750 costs by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) for using a German accent and performing a Nazi salute in Salisbury Magistrates' Court on February 7, 2022.

28 November 2023 · 21:30 UTC

The BSB condemned the act as "seriously offensive" and damaging to public trust in the legal profession. The incident occurred after a chairperson criticized Mr. Davidson for his accent, prompting him to respond inappropriately.

Mr. Davidson, whose practice areas include crime and family law, among others, has been a member of the bar since 1973. He has the right to appeal the decision.