Legal watchdog to examine role of Christian group in Alfie Evans case

♦ The legal team for Alfie Evans’s family could face an investigation over whether they were qualified to represent them in court.

The role of the Christian Legal Centre, which advised the family during their court fight, is under review by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA).

The organisation was criticised by judges, with Pavel Stroilov, an adviser and law student, being described as a “fanatical and deluded young man” by Mr Justice Hayden during one hearing.

In a ruling, the judge said that Mr Stroilov, who is not a qualified solicitor, had encouraged Tom Evans, Alfie’s father, to seek prosecution for murder against doctors at Alder Hey.

The Daily Telegraph understands that the SRA is considering information regarding the status of the company and the lawyers it employs, and has not yet decided whether to launch an investigation.

An SRA spokesman said: “We will review the information and consider if any next steps are appropriate.”

Last week the Christian Legal Centre issued a statement calling the criticism of the organisation “unfair and detrimental”.