A couple of difficulties with a Corbyn candidacy from the Devolution Bill (assuming it passes, which is a pretty safe bet with a large Labour majority): 1. The Mayor of London will no longer be able … (View Post)

Yes, I'd forgotten that one but you're right that you do need a credible defendant and she very likely wasn't one. I'm slightly reminded of the Tony Martin case. He had a fairly credible defence on p… (View Post)

Possibly... although it may also have been that they advised her of the risks of a guilty plea and/or that she presented as someone who would be a defence lawyer's nightmare in the witness box. Whils… (View Post)

I also thought it was harsh and wouldn't vote Reform. However, that isn't actually what the Court of Appeal were deciding. They were deciding whether the original sentence was within the sentencing g… (View Post)

The ONLY legitimate test for a judge is whether they correctly interpret and apply the law. If they allow "public support" to come into it, as we regrettably see in some places, it's not th… (View Post)