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Murder trial

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Kimboslice2203 · 27/02/2021 08:36

I was wondering if anyone could help, im so deflated. Attended a Plea hearing for 2x Men who attacked my father so badly tbey killed him, at the Plea hearing it came to light that the 2 men who did this are in the same prison! Could be next door neighbours or even cell mates for all i know!
Is this right? One of the men i know is a bully he could easily be scaring the other one into what to say even at the Plea hearing! Im so upset actually cant believe this, youd think it would be standard practice to keep them both seperate until after the trial? If anyone can help or knows a bit about this would be so greatful. Thanks

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Kimboslice2203 · 27/02/2021 08:37

Sorry should have said.. prison is in England!

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Finfintytint · 27/02/2021 08:40

Speak to your family liaison officer. They may be able to reassure you.
Sorry you are going through this.

cupofdecaf · 27/02/2021 08:41

I'm so sorry about your father.
Putting them in the same prison isn't unusual. If one does start to bully the other then they might separate them.
Do you have a family liaison officer? They'd be a good person to talk to about any concerns you have.

PawPawNoodle · 27/02/2021 23:11

It's normal. There are not very many 'local' prisons (prisons which serve the courts and hold prisoners on remand) and usually defendants will be in the local prison closest to the court. It wouldn't be feasible for a trial to be held at the Old Bailey with one of the defendants travelling from Peterborough, for example.

I say this kindly but I'm not sure why you're worried about the possibility that one of the men that killed your father is being bullied by the other.

TaraR2020 · 27/02/2021 23:16

I'm so sorry, op, for the horrific loss of your father. You must be going through hell right now, I hope you're well being looked after and supported?

I well understand your reaction but would guess this is entirely normal, prison and criminal justice services have been crippled from under-resourcing for years.

If you have representation from a solicitor or barrister, I would speak to them. Otherwise, i think the pp's response of your family liaison officer would be a good bet.

Keep strong and be gentle with yourself Flowers Flowers Flowers

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