Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics Lucy Letby, Fair Trials, and a Conservative Path to Justice
Nov 13, 2024
Delve into the complexities of the Lucy Letby case as a court dismisses her appeal, raising questions about the influence of media on jury impartiality. Explore the political landscape with newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Jenrick, and his controversial stance on the ECHR. Uncover the implications of the Attorney General's new guidance for government lawyers, and the broader debates around justice policies and political accountability that are shaping the current legal landscape.
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Political Climate in Florida
- Tim Owen was in Florida during the US election and observed people's reluctance to discuss politics.
- He noted that people were nervous about offending others due to the polarized political climate.
Letby Appeal Rejected
- Lucy Letby's appeal against her conviction was rejected by the Court of Appeal.
- The court determined pre-trial publicity did not make her retrial unfair.
Montgomery Case and Pre-Trial Publicity
- Ken MacDonald recounts the Montgomery case in Scotland, highlighting the difficulty of arguing prejudice due to pre-trial publicity.
- The Privy Council ruled that such prejudice must be incurable by judicial direction.