Contempt of Court

Contempt of Court

Contempt of Court The case of Tommy Robinson, or to give him his real name, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has brought this issue into the public eye, but what is it all about? What is contempt of court? The interesting thing about contempt of court is the many ways in which...
Will I be granted bail?

Will I be granted bail?

Will I be granted bail? This article refers to adults, the law for youths is different Do I have a right to bail?  The starting point is that you have a “right” to be granted bail. This right can only be taken away in certain circumstances. These circumstances being...
Doctors in the Dock

Doctors in the Dock

Following a recent High Court case involving Dr. Bawa-Garba (General Medical Council v Bawa-Garba [2018] EWHC 76), many in the medical profession are outraged (Admin). The case stemmed from procedures before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal, which determined that...
Jury Trial – How Your Fate is Decided

Jury Trial – How Your Fate is Decided

Jury Trial – How Your Fate is Decided We talk a lot about the advantages of a jury trial in this country, about how putting the decision in the hands of 12 individuals chosen at random is the most fair approach to ensure justice, but how does a jury make their...