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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Caroline Davies and agency

Judge jails barrister who tried to buy drugs from two men he represented

Henry Hendron
Henry Hendron was described by the judge as ‘clearly bright and capable’. Photograph: UNPIXS/Met police

A barrister whose clients have included Nadine Dorries has been jailed for 14 months after trying to buy drugs from two men he represented over drug supply allegations.

Henry Hendron, 42, asked to buy class A methamphetamine and then class C GBL from Arno Smit and another man, messages found on his mobile phone revealed.

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