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Unanimous acquittal in a s.18 wounding offence and s.20 in the alternative. An independent witness saw the complainant lying on his back, unresponsive, with his arms by his side. He was said to be out cold when the defendant was stood over him, drawing his leg back and kicking his head “like a football”. The defence was one of self-defence. The complainant suffered fractures to his nose and jaw, with his teeth becoming dislodged and broken.
Stephanie was instructed by Michelle Simpson from Amosu Robinshaw.
Tom Edwards looks at the impact of the shift from Joint Enterprise to Common Purpose in the five years since…
Ben Hargreaves explores the inherent challenges in the admissibility of sexual history in sex cases. Section 41 of the Youth…
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…
