‘Monster’ farmer jailed for historic rape – BBC News
‘A rapist who abused two women more than 40 years ago has been described as a “monster” and “cowardly creature”.’
BBC News, 18th February 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: retrials
After experts find ‘no medical evidence’ of murder, will Lucy Letby get a retrial? – The Guardian
‘Despite 14 leading experts concluding there was “no medical evidence” that Lucy Letby murdered babies, there is no guarantee that her case will be sent back to the court of appeal – let alone quickly.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Brothers cleared of murders of Cornwall couple – BBC News
‘Two brothers who were serving life sentences for the murders of a couple in Cornwall have been cleared nearly 20 years after they were jailed.’
BBC News, 17th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon found guilty of two charges – The Guardian
‘Constance Marten and her partner, Mark Gordon, have been found guilty of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice after the body of their baby daughter was found following a high-profile search, it can now be reported.’
The Guardian, 26th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
The meaning of ‘deliberately absent’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘In extradition proceedings, questions may arise relating to the requested person’s purported deliberate absence from a criminal trial. In March, the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) handed down two decisions which clarify important tests to be met in these circumstances.’
Law Society's Gazette, 14th June 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Double Feature: Article 6 and extradition in Bertino and Merticariu – UK Human Rights Blog
‘On 6 March 2024 the Supreme Court handed down two separate judgments in the cases of Bertino v Public Prosecutor’s Office, Italy [2024] UKSC 9 and Merticariu v Judecatoria Arad, Romania [2024] UKSC 10. The constitution of the Court for both cases was the same with the judgments written by Lord Stephens and Lord Burnett. Lords Hodge, Sales and Burrows completed the panel.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th April 2024
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Killer nurse Lucy Letby in final bid to appeal convictions – The Independent
‘Lawyers for Letby will ask senior judges for permission to bring an appeal against all her convictions at the hearing in London provisionally listed for April 25, a judiciary spokeswoman confirmed on Friday [23rd February]’
The Independent, 23rd February 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lucy Letby to face retrial on charge of trying to murder baby girl, court told – The Guardian
‘Lucy Letby will face a retrial on a charge of attempting to murder a newborn baby girl, a court has been told.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecutors to decide if killer nurse Lucy Letby will face retrial – The Independent
‘Prosecutors will decide on Monday whether to seek a retrial for child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby on a number of outstanding allegations.’
The Independent, 25th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial – The Guardian
‘Six environmental activists who underwent a retrial over charges related to tunnelling near Euston station in London in protest against HS2 have been sentenced.’
The Guardian, 1st August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Portsmouth docker jailed over £118m cocaine haul in bananas – BBC News
‘A dock worker has been jailed for 21 years for conspiring to import £118m of cocaine into the UK in a shipment of bananas.’
BBC News, 11th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman allegedly raped as a teenager calls for change after ‘horrendous’ trial – The Guardian
‘A woman who alleges that she was raped as a teenager by an older man has called for changes to the judicial process after finding the experience of going to trial traumatic.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jurors trying Insulate Britain protesters fail to reach verdict – The Guardian
‘Three climate protesters who stopped traffic to bring rush hour chaos to the City of London face a possible retrial.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ryan Giggs trial: Jury discharged after failing to reach verdicts – BBC News
‘The jury in the trial of former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on any of the charges.’
BBC News, 31st August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man gets suspended jail sentence for ‘offensive’ video of Grenfell Tower model – The Guardian
‘A man has been sentenced to 10 weeks, suspended for two years, after admitting sending a “grossly offensive” viral video of a cardboard model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.’
The Guardian, 20th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jury foreman sentenced over internet research – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A foreman of a jury who carried out internet research that led to the conviction of a defendant has been given a suspended prison sentence. Timothy Chapman, 62, caused other members of the split jury at Huntingdon Crown Court to change their mind after using a search engine to ask the question: “How hard is it to break bones?”’
Law Society's Gazette, 16th January 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Britain First activist faces retrial for alleged assault at hotel housing asylum seekers – The Independent
‘Magistrates have set aside the conviction of a Britain First activist accused of assaulting a security guard at a hotel housing asylum seekers. James White, 31, will face a retrial for assault at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on 7 March. He was found guilty of the offence in his absence on Monday, but the conviction was ruled unsafe two days later after his lawyer successfully argued proceedings had gone ahead unfairly.’
The Independent, 11th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man who filmed Grenfell Tower model on bonfire faces retrial – The Guardian
‘A man who filmed a video of a cardboard model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire will face a second trial, the high court has ruled.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Appeal dismissed despite ‘inexcusable’ 34-month wait for ruling – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal made on the basis that the ruling in question was handed down 34 months after the conclusion of the trial.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st May 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
High Court rejects claim that ‘stern’ judge was hostile towards LiPs – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has thrown out the suggestion that a judge was biased against three litigants in person, saying the deputy master was stern and showed signs of impatience but handled the case in a “fair and open-minded way.”‘
Law Society's Gazette, 16th April 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
