A barrister who previously represented high-profile figures has been jailed for 14 months after asking clients to sell him drugs. Messages found on 42-year-old Henry Hendron's mobile phone revealed he had asked to buy Class A methamphetamine and then-Class C GBL from Arno Smit and Ezra Benson, Woolwich Crown Court heard.
Hendron, who had represented both men over drug supply allegations, was arrested outside Belmarsh prison in May last year while visiting Smit as his lawyer. He was jailed for 14 months by Judge Jonathan Mann KC on Tuesday after previously admitting two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the supply of Class A drugs, one similar charge involving Class C drugs, and possession of a Class A drug.
Judge Mann described Hendron as "clearly bright and capable", adding: "It is clear you are a well thought-of person both professionally and personally."
