Neilly v The Queen – WLR Daily

Neilly v The Queen [2012] UKPC 12; [2012] WLR (D) 144

“When a defendant in a criminal trial had not been put on an identification parade, the decision as to whether to allow a dock identification was a matter for the trial judge in the light of all the relevant circumstances. However where a dock identification was admitted in evidence the trial judge was required to give the jury careful directions as to the dangers of relying on that evidence, and to warn the jury of the disadvantages to the defendant of having been denied the opportunity of participating in an identification parade.”

WLR Daily, 10th May 2012

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Protesters cleared of Fortnum and Mason trespass – The Independent

Posted March 26th, 2012 in budgets, demonstrations, news, trespass, trials by sally

“Eight protesters who were accused of occupying Fortnum and Mason during an anti-cuts demonstration last year were today acquitted of trespass.”

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The Independent, 23rd March 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Injured student protester faces trial for violent disorder – The Guardian

“A philosophy student who claimed he suffered head injuries from a police baton during the anti-fees protest in London faces trial on Monday for violent disorder at the demonstration.”

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The Guardian, 25th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Oxford law graduate cleared of role in London riot – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2012 in evidence, news, trials, violent disorder, witnesses by sally

“An Oxford law graduate accused of throwing bricks at police during last summer’s riots walked free from court on Friday after a jury took just half an hour to find him not guilty.”

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The Guardian, 25th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rebekah Brooks needn’t worry about her right to a fair trial – The Guardian

Posted March 19th, 2012 in bias, interception, juries, media, news, public interest, trials by sally

“Publicity from the phone-hacking inquiry doesn’t necessarily prejudice the cases of those arrested in the scandal.”

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The Guardian, 18th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ministry of Justice sounds warning over secret hearings – The Guardian

Posted March 5th, 2012 in civil justice, closed material, news, terrorism, trials by tracey

“Introducing secret hearings into civil courts could backfire, leading to more claimants accessing sensitive information, according to the government’s own impact assessment of its justice and security green paper. Expanding the use of so-called ‘closed material proceedings’ (CMPs) may also result in jurors finding the vetting procedure intrusive, and in ‘resentment of the judicial process and unwillingness to participate in jury service’, the Ministry of Justice’s study warns.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

The Participation and Involvement of Children in Family Proceedings – Family Law Week

Posted February 29th, 2012 in children, evidence, legal representation, news, trials, witnesses by tracey

“Rachel Langdale QC and James Robottom of 7 Bedford Row consider the jurisprudence and practical realities concerning the participation and involvement of children in proceedings relating to them.”

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Family Law Week, 28th February 2012

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Harry Redknapp found not guilty in tax evasion trial – The Independent

Posted February 8th, 2012 in news, tax evasion, trials by sally

“Football boss Harry Redknapp was cleared today of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge.”

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The Independent, 8th February 2012

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Joey Barton ‘no threat’ to John Terry trial says Attorney General – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2012 in internet, news, trials by sally

“Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute footballer Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case.”

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The Independent, 7th February 2012

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Nathaniel Brown found guilty of Tottenham murder – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2012 in murder, news, trials by sally

“A man who stabbed his ex-wife to death in the street as their children looked on has been found guilty of murder.”

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BBC News, 31st January 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

John Terry racist language case due before court – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2012 in news, racism, sport, trials by sally

“England football captain John Terry is due to have his case heard for the first time in court over whether he used racist language in a match.”

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BBC News, 1st February 2012

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Judge bans tweeting from Harry Redknapp tax trial after reporter tweets name of juror – Legal Week

Posted January 25th, 2012 in internet, juries, news, reporting restrictions, tax evasion, trials by sally

“The judge in Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp’s tax trial has banned the use of Twitter in court after a breach of reporting restrictions.”

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Legal Week, 24th January 2012

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Government warned over secret hearings – The Guardian

Posted January 25th, 2012 in closed material, evidence, human rights, intelligence services, news, trials by sally

“The expansion of secret hearings into the civil courts, proposed by the government as a means of protecting national security, will deprive individuals of the right to a fair trial, a parliamentary select committee has been warned.”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New online tool in transparency drive – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 24th, 2012 in courts, news, trials by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has published a new online tool that lets people see the length of time cases take in courts across England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 24th January 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Chancery Lane warns against move to limit jury trial – Law Sociey’s Gazette

Posted January 18th, 2012 in budgets, Crown Court, juries, jurisdiction, news, trials by sally

“The Law Society president has defended the right to jury trial following reports that the government is considering removing some offences from the jurisdiction of the Crown court.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 18th January 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

The case for cutting juries is utterly flawed – The Guardian

Posted January 18th, 2012 in budgets, juries, news, trials by sally

“Restricting trial by jury will save little money and is fundamentally misguided.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bashing trial by jury is pathetically predictable – The Guardian

Posted January 18th, 2012 in budgets, juries, news, trials by sally

“Governments needing a facelift often attempt to curtail jury trial. Quick-fix supermarket justice must be resisted.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Largest ever trial of police officers collapses – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2011 in conspiracy, evidence, news, perverting the course of justice, police, trials by sally

“The biggest trial of police officers in British legal history has collapsed after it was ruled they could not receive a fair hearing.”

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The Guardian, 1st December 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Should more trials be held in secret? – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 1st, 2011 in consultations, evidence, intelligence services, news, private hearings, trials by sally

“There is just over a month left to respond to the Government’s consultation on the Justice and Security Green Paper. Responses have to be be sent via email or post by Friday 6 January 2012.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 1st December 2011

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Spectator article on Stephen Lawrence trial referred to DPP – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2011 in contempt of court, Crown Prosecution Service, media, news, trials by sally

“The attorney general has referred a Rod Liddle comment piece in the Spectator about the Stephen Lawrence trial to the director of public prosecutions, after concluding that it may have breached a court order.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk