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Court:
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COL court 1 |
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Hearing date:
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13/7 |
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Bench (DJ or JPs)
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JP Woodcock |
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Charged with:
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S14
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Represented by:
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Rep. by Jenny Winter (BIRDS)
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Please outline key points in prosecution and defence cases.
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Judge: “Sect 14 on 2nd Sept. lawful – based heavily on direction of 1st Sept.” Pointed out that he had just had a case where he had decided that the evidence of Deputy District Commissioner Rolfe and re S14 and had agreed that it was lawful. JW: ‘ I’m sure that you are not saying that you will find both defendants guilty’ (approx words) Judge: “ Of course” Then gave a summary of DCC Rolfe’s S14 statements re parliament square . Quoted Zeiglar-right to protest and right of assembly ‘not a trump card ‘ need to think of the rights of others Para 63-65 Zeiglar –agreed by supreme court Consider location and how it affects others Case of Thaker (I think) – removed necessity
Jenny had advised Defendant her that she would be likely to be found guilty and advised her not to call anyone in order to save costs. Plea was necessity.
Defendant on stand talked about her personal experience and all the things that she had been involved in , in her own area (Bedford). Believed that she had done what she could there and wanted to take action in London. Important to do something special to get CEE noticed. Talked about affects being felt by people in other countries. Wasn’t blocking the road as police had already blocked it. “I’ve always done the right thing ; now I am desperate.” Prosecution: Asked if she agreed that it was an indirect link to saving people’s lives Defendant said that she thought that it was a direct link.
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Was defence evidence submitted in writing?
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Skeleton
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Did defencewitness(es) give evidence in person? Were they cross-examined?
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See above |
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What was the verdict?
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Guilty |
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What was the sentence?
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9 month C.D |
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What costs were awarded?
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£322 Prosecution asked for £460 |
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Please add anything else relevant.
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Charge
Outcome
Court date