The Secret Barrister

Sorry, I can’t navigate that abomination of a website, but even if I could I doubt I’d be much use if it’s a Scottish case. Sorry!

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They take the hit, don’t worry.

The usual. They take the hit.

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Please read this thread as a 'micro-example' of what is going so wrong with the English court system - and note the 'butterfly' effect point.

Our court system is so rackety and improvised, one slip and so many other things will go wrong.

Oh no! That’s terrible! I’m sorry. Would they not fix it?

“We cannot say that the United States’ actions are against international law, but we condemn Iran’s retaliatory actions as against international law,” is neither a coherent nor a compelling position.

Hurrah! Congratulations!

Just can’t believe that wanting to financially punish women who miscarry didn’t swing the vote for him.

Stupid woke voters.

How odd.

It’s good, but he makes a fair point here:

I’ve misjudged him entirely.

Ok guys. I think I’ve won this thing.

I can’t see the original post so don’t know what this relates to.

Ah man, this is good fun.

Legal professionals - you still have time to sign our open letter to the Prime Minister on jury reforms. We’re planning to send the letter to the PM soon - you have until Sunday 1 March to add your signature.

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Restore Britain's language is not just racist it's now indistinguishable from Neo-Nazi groups.

I wouldn’t infer anything from it.

More recently, the govt introduced tighter rules around the use of RUI, and amended the law to encourage police bail for suspects, as it allows for greater oversight. (2/2)

Police bail often has conditions attached, and has a specified return date for the suspect to surrender at a police station. RUI was a wheeze devised by police to avoid the strict rules and time limits governing bail - essentially allowing police to kick investigations into the long grass. (1/2)

Thank you!

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What is misconduct in public office? An ancient offence under English common law, its modern incarnation dates back to a 2004 case

What is misconduct in public office?

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Thank you so much Chris!