Criminal court cases this autumn

Queenie6655 · 2022-08-23T09:00:41+00:00

Hello all Posting here for traffic Just wondering if anyone has any idea regarding the barrister strikes and delays this autumn? My abuser ex is up for attempted murder I am wondering if the case set for oct will go ahead????

Coldilox · 23/08/2022 10:21

The strike has only just been confirmed so I think it’s impossible to know which cases will be affected. Am a police detective and none of us with cases coming up know anything yet.

It must be such a worry, I’m sorry.

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Queenie6655 · 23/08/2022 11:06

Ah thanks so much

It is a nightmare

But I can totally understand their reasoning

Some of the juniors are working for peanuts it's not fair

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Queenie6655 · 23/08/2022 12:37

So when do you think it may be announced?

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Queenie6655 · 23/08/2022 19:12

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Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 09:55

MET just contacted me

They have been told to expect long delays

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RumpoleoftheBaileys · 24/08/2022 10:09

The reality is that from Monday most cases now won't go ahead.

There will always be exceptions as it is down to each defence barrister to make that call in each case.

My best guess is that this will last (at least) for all of September.

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Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 11:32

Ah ok

So at least a 4 week delay?

Longer possibly ??

Gosh it is hard

I don't blame them they are right to do so but it is all a mess

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RumpoleoftheBaileys · 24/08/2022 13:45

It's tricky as (for example) let's say a trial was due to start on 5/9 and the strike is called off by 3/10. The 5/9 trial would have to be re-fixed, likely at some incredible point in the future (as there would be a different trial set to start on 3/10, etc).

Listings are able to juggle and it depends who is in custody and on bail, but yes, unfortunately there is no certainty at the moment about what can be tried and when.

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Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 14:32

It's crazy

Gosh what a mess

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cheerypip · 24/08/2022 14:42

I akso understand and support the barristers strike. The legal system is on its knees.

However, just had a trial date confirmed for someone I know. August 2023!! And they have already been on remand for 8 months.

Despite having a strong defence the thought of having to spend another year on remand is seriously tempting them to plead guilty, just to get the whole thing over with ... and that is no kind of justice for anyone.

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Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 15:27

cheerypip · 24/08/2022 14:42

I akso understand and support the barristers strike. The legal system is on its knees.

However, just had a trial date confirmed for someone I know. August 2023!! And they have already been on remand for 8 months.

Despite having a strong defence the thought of having to spend another year on remand is seriously tempting them to plead guilty, just to get the whole thing over with ... and that is no kind of justice for anyone.

Awful

My gosh it's a shame

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Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 15:28

So for me oct may be now November start?

5 years after he tried to kill me

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Queenie6655 · 25/08/2022 08:03

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Queenie6655 · 31/08/2022 16:27

Read earlier that some cases realistically will now be set for autumn 2023 instead of taking place in a few months

That potentially could be me

Anyone heard much more!
I know it's early days at the moment

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OopsAnotherOne · 31/08/2022 16:29

I have a trial date for early January next year in Crown Court against my stalker - I've not been notified of any delays thus far but so far in the process I've only been notified last minute about delays. I'm worried it will be a similar case this time. I'm sorry I can't be more help but just wanted to chime in to let you know that you aren't alone in this anxious wait for justice <3

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Queenie6655 · 31/08/2022 17:02

OopsAnotherOne · 31/08/2022 16:29

I have a trial date for early January next year in Crown Court against my stalker - I've not been notified of any delays thus far but so far in the process I've only been notified last minute about delays. I'm worried it will be a similar case this time. I'm sorry I can't be more help but just wanted to chime in to let you know that you aren't alone in this anxious wait for justice <3

Awful isn't it
Total hell we are going through

And I fully support the barristers !!

The system is screwed

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JuliaDomna · 31/08/2022 17:30

I really sympathise with you. It's such an awful thing to be hanging over you.

I work at a Crown Court the system has got worse since George Osborne's austerity measures. The Courts , the CPS and the Police have all suffered from cuts to finances and personnel. Judges are having to reduce their hours sitting in Courts. Many Courts have been closed for good and Court buildings are in a poor state of repair. Before Covid it took on average 2-3 years for trials to be heard at the Court where I am based. Barristers are leaving the Criminal Justice System. All of this under the so called party of Law and Order.

If you care about Criminal Justice don't vote Tory.

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Queenie6655 · 31/08/2022 17:40

JuliaDomna · 31/08/2022 17:30

I really sympathise with you. It's such an awful thing to be hanging over you.

I work at a Crown Court the system has got worse since George Osborne's austerity measures. The Courts , the CPS and the Police have all suffered from cuts to finances and personnel. Judges are having to reduce their hours sitting in Courts. Many Courts have been closed for good and Court buildings are in a poor state of repair. Before Covid it took on average 2-3 years for trials to be heard at the Court where I am based. Barristers are leaving the Criminal Justice System. All of this under the so called party of Law and Order.

If you care about Criminal Justice don't vote Tory.

Thanks so much for your response

Could it be likely that a case set for this autumn could now be put back by 12 months???

Awful system

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JuliaDomna · 31/08/2022 19:52

It may get be delayed but if he is on remand they will have a time limit within which to bring the case before the court. I am not sure how cases are prioritised. Keep in touch with the Police, in particular the Officer in the Case. If you have been contacted by Witness Care and have the name of the case worker you can ask them. Also when the time comes contact the Witness Service. They can give you a pre-trial visit to the court, show you the court room, witness area and talk you through the process. They will also support you at the trial. I hope you hear soon.

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Queenie6655 · 31/08/2022 21:43

JuliaDomna · 31/08/2022 19:52

It may get be delayed but if he is on remand they will have a time limit within which to bring the case before the court. I am not sure how cases are prioritised. Keep in touch with the Police, in particular the Officer in the Case. If you have been contacted by Witness Care and have the name of the case worker you can ask them. Also when the time comes contact the Witness Service. They can give you a pre-trial visit to the court, show you the court room, witness area and talk you through the process. They will also support you at the trial. I hope you hear soon.

Thank you so much

Fingers crossed

Would be good to know soon
I have a few holidays booked so that will take my mind off it all xxxxx

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Queenie6655 · 01/09/2022 08:24

Hopeful bump

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Queenie6655 · 04/09/2022 10:14

Any updates at all?

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Queenie6655 · 05/09/2022 08:11

First day of strike

Can not blame them
300 junior barristers left last year as they were so badly paid 👎😢😢

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mangoj · 05/09/2022 12:36

Queenie6655 · 24/08/2022 15:28

So for me oct may be now November start?

5 years after he tried to kill me

I have nothing useful to add, but I so sorry to read this.

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Queenie6655 · 05/09/2022 12:37

It's ok

I will get through it somehow

Witness support services are very kind

They have no answers but are trying their best

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