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The defendant was first prosecuted, in respect of allegations dating back to May 2021, in April 2024 when the jury were unable to reach a verdict.
Following a five day re-trial at Birmingham Crown Court the defendant was unanimously acquitted of Rape (Count 1) and acquitted by majority of sexual activity with a family member (Count 2).
Charles was instructed by K Legal Solicitors
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Silas Lee, pupil barrister, reviews the statutory regime on witness anonymity. Anonymous witness orders are most commonly sought by the…
An analysis of the law on fitness to plead and stand trial in the magistrates’ courts: Silas Lee reviews the…