Given the extreme gravity test generally refers to murder, and 3 out of 4 convictions were secured, and the case was prosecuted twice by specialist CPS Unit instructing a KC and Junior, I think you can sit this one out.
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I was original led Pros counsel in this (nothing to do with the appeal).
My leader was James Gelsthorpe who sadly died later that year, aged 36.
I would have shared this with him today. Since I can't, I'm sharing it here.
A superb barrister and friend, still sadly missed.
My Chambers are recruiting 2 more pupils to be based in Newcastle
Please would you share @BarristerSecret @CrimeLineLaw @FaiselSadiq @kirby_pj ?
No doubt lots of hard work/skill, but is description: "was fortunate to secure an open minded jury prepared to think about the real issues, rather than being seduced by the superficially attractive Prosecution case" really an appropriate thing to say in this context?
Jane Bickerstaff KC's client was acquitted of both rape & attempted rape after waiting since December 2018.
The inordinate delay was due to police inefficiency in investigation and the effects of the pandemic.
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#Acquittal #Rape #Assault #Crime
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Tragic to hear of James’ passing. Thoughts with all his family and those that were fortunate enough to work with him.
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Yesterday, I was pretty upset.
My client was convicted after trial and remanded. I waited 30 mins for him to be processed. He was young and first custodial. He is vulnerable. He was crying. After 5 mins I was interrupted and told by cell staff time up as the prison bus leaving.
I have spent many hours waiting for late prison buses to court, delaying trials, or where prisoners have not been produced when directed. There never seem to be any consequences for the provider of the buses or prisons.