Read on Twitter
1. A thread about the chaotic state of listing in the magistrates court.
Tomorrow I prosecute 6 trials in the magistrates court. 6 trials with a estimated length in total of 16 hours.
Tomorrow I prosecute 6 trials in the magistrates court. 6 trials with a estimated length in total of 16 hours.
2. Tomorrow, some may plead, some may be adjourned and some may be discontinued. But I still have to prep 6 cases for trial.
It is nearly 8:30pm I’m about half way through my prep. I know I still have at least 2 hours worth of footage to watch. I’m writing this thread while I
It is nearly 8:30pm I’m about half way through my prep. I know I still have at least 2 hours worth of footage to watch. I’m writing this thread while I
3. eat because this is only break I’ll take before I can get a few hours of sleep.
Tomorrow I will send witnesses away because there is simply not enough time to hear their case. Complainants who have attended on previous occasions will be let down once again.
Tomorrow I will send witnesses away because there is simply not enough time to hear their case. Complainants who have attended on previous occasions will be let down once again.
4. Defendants will wait around all day to have their case adjourned to mid 2021.
It is in everyone’s interest for these cases to be prosecuted properly. This system of listing benefits nobody. Complainants, defendants and witnesses have justice denied.
It is in everyone’s interest for these cases to be prosecuted properly. This system of listing benefits nobody. Complainants, defendants and witnesses have justice denied.
5. Defence solicitors waste their days waiting, hoping their case is dealt with. And I’m expected to work all night so I can competently open, call evidence and cross examine in 6 different cases.
What I will experience tomorrow is the norm. It’s not right and I’m tired of it.
What I will experience tomorrow is the norm. It’s not right and I’m tired of it.
