DLT re-trial

[columngollum]

Is this a constructive use of public funds?

[Animation]

These two women who haven't got a verdict are in limbo. Let them have a retrial.

[VanDerGaagTransporten]

I thought that one of the considerations made by the CPS in deciding whether to prosecute was that there was a reasonable chance of conviction.

So the issue has already been put to a jury, no decision could be reached so surely that test of a resonable chance has already been tested at the original trial?

[TheDoctrineOfSnatch]

Not really, Van, else there would never be a retrial in the event of a hung jury, instead of the default being that there would be unless various other factors came in - see link above.