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Constance Briscoe

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 18:05

I've left it a couple of hours for someone else to start a thread because I'm a bit of a shy one but I can resist no more.

I don't know what to say. I am flabbergasted by her poor judgement.

I'm going to be beside myself tomorrow waiting for her sentencing and Max Clifford's.

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LineRunner · 01/05/2014 18:08

Fucking hell. I'd forgotten about this.

Custodial?

rootypig · 01/05/2014 18:09

She is awful. I remember seeing her on Question Time and being amazed that she was a judge.

Hasn't Max Clifford been arrested for sex offences? doubt he'll be saying much

rabbitrisen · 01/05/2014 18:10

lp. I dont think that you are shy!

I think that she is a bit of a one off.

ImAThrillseekerBunny · 01/05/2014 18:11

The fact that she's being investigated for fraud relating t

ImAThrillseekerBunny · 01/05/2014 18:11

Oops
..relating to her mother's libel suit against her is also a bit if a shocker.

claig · 01/05/2014 18:12

She did wrong, but I do feel sorry for her. What a tragedy.

Scarletohello · 01/05/2014 18:13

Interesting that her mum took her to court for lying ( unsuccessfully) and then she gets done for lying by the criminal courts in which she worked!

Karma or summat...?

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 18:20

Yes, linerunner, from what I heard on the radio, I think it's going to be jail. And obviously her judicial career is over.

That's what I find so strange. I'm not a fan of Chris Huhne but I can't say I'd go to the barricades for Vicky Pryce either. Why did Briscoe do it?

That's why I'm asking about her fitness for judgement.

I'd really be interested in other views about her competence as a judge because I don't know about that and am truly baffled because on the face of it it seems she's not fit to be in charge of a goldfish.

Also, I've waded several times throught that report and can't work out what's being said about findings and retrials so I'd also be grateful for a breakdown by someone who knows.

rootypig I agree that I've never warmed to her. Clifford's been convicted and is looking at jail time tomorrow.

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rootypig · 01/05/2014 18:20

More that a liar will eventually be caught out, Scarlet

rootypig · 01/05/2014 18:24

actually I take that back, it's not fair as the libel action failed. Let's go with karna Grin

LineRunner · 01/05/2014 18:32

Jesus. How would retrials work, with such limited legal aid for defendants now?

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 18:32

rabbitrisen I am shy. It's just that only people as sensitive as me notice it Wink

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 18:38

Jesus. How would retrials work, with such limited legal aid for defendants now?

I agree. Especially with the collapse of that fraud trial today.

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rabbitrisen · 01/05/2014 19:12
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ohmymimi · 01/05/2014 19:12

I see Huhne has made a statement about this. That arrogant, self-regarding, convicted liar should look to his own moral failings.

LineRunner · 01/05/2014 19:16

Huhne still thinks he a big player. Ffs.

claig · 01/05/2014 19:23

Channel 4 News reported that the judge has said that a custodial sentence is almost inevitable.

emotionsecho · 01/05/2014 19:32

I read her book, never having heard of her before, and was thought she seemed very inspiring. What the hell went wrong? and is the libel case she won against her mother now under investigation?

Am I correct in my understanding that she lied about Vicky Pryce confiding in her, refused to assist the police when investigating the allegations and leaked information to the press? What was she hoping to achieve, Vicky Pryce not being charged?

hackmum · 01/05/2014 19:36

I agree, OP, the lack of judgement - in a judge! - is astonishing.

Very interesting piece on PM today that said when her mother sued her for libel over the representation of her (the mum) in her (Constance's) book, she (Constance) may have falsified some of the evidence.

I took am eagerly awaiting the Max Clifford sentencing.

ZeroSomeGameThingy · 01/05/2014 19:45

Huhne and Pryce appear to have bounced back from their convictions and custody. But Constance Briscoe will be completely finished by this.

Strange how these things work.

Scarletohello · 01/05/2014 19:49

Interesting piece about her rise and fall

m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25813323

emmelinelucas · 01/05/2014 19:50

Why did Constance Briscoe risk her career and reputation for Vicky Pryce ?

I have no idea.

But she must have had a jolly good reason.

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 20:00

Huhne and Pryce didn't do jobs where you could be struck off. Plus they are engaging on camera.

Briscoe fails on both scores. She does appear to share their vanity, though.

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limitedperiodonly · 01/05/2014 20:11

Why did Constance Briscoe risk her career and reputation for Vicky Pryce ?...But she must have had a jolly good reason.

emmelinelucas I can't see the jolly good reason.

She lied and fabricated evidence for her nutty mate who was married to a bit of a shit.

I wouldn't do that, and I don't have as much to lose.

More importantly, she's a judge. This is more than a bit of a mad moment.

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iK8 · 01/05/2014 20:12

I've always thought she was a bit of an attention seeker. Lots of people put themselves out there for a cause but for her it all seemed a bit self indulgent without any real point. I really wouldn't be surprised if it turned out she had a personality disorder of some kind. Some of her behaviour is frankly bizarre.

That said, I do feel sorry she has to go to prison - it's going to be particularly horrendous because of her profile and former career. The circumstances of her conviction suggest she got herself into a situation she couldn't handle and it just spiralled out of control.