“This case isn’t going to go away” – 14-year-old’s sentencing delayed again after pre-sentence report failure
A 14-year-old girl convicted of assaulting two police officers has had her sentencing delayed for a second time after a pre-sentence report was not completed – despite the court previously apologising for an “administrative oversight” and promising her case would be prioritised. “I’m not coming to court ever again…. I don’t care” were the final…
Currie victims to get £15k as ex-girlfriends savings account raided
The ex-partner of a man who was found guilty of offences in relation to a crowdfunded investment platform has been ordered to pay £15k to satisfy a proceeds of crime debt order. Please donate to the Cheese Fund or buy me a coffee to support crowd-funded journalism of the P2P sector.Reporting by freelance journalist Daniel Cloake. Collateral (UK)…
“We have messed up” magistrate tells 14-year-old defendant
An administrative mix up has delayed the sentencing of a 14-year-old girl who was convicted of two counts of assaulting police officers. “I’m not coming to court ever again…. I don’t care” were the final words of the 14-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, as she stormed out of the court room…
Knives, Cars and Second Chances: A Morning at Stratford Youth Court
A morning at Stratford Youth Court saw a succession of cases involving young defendants, ranging from dangerous driving and possession of knives to criminal damage and drug offences. Some matters were dealt with swiftly, while others were adjourned or referred for consideration of an out-of-court resolution. There were also moments of emotion, particularly when one…
Met PC described 14-year-old girl as “f**king b*tch” following assault, court hears
What began as an attempt by police to disperse a gathering of teenagers and “get them home to their parents” has, five months later, ended up before a District Judge at Stratford Youth Court. 10.30pm March 2026. A gathering of rowdy teenagers at a property in the E14 area attracts the attention of police officers.…
Venables jury down to 10
Top tax barrister Robert Venables KC, 78, of Old Square Tax Chambers is currently facing three counts of dishonestly cheating the public revenue in criminal proceedings before a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Please buy us a coffee to support crowdfunded journalismReporting by freelance journalist Daniel Cloake Robert Venables (left) with barrister Stuart Biggs KC outside…
Warrant issued for Andrew Currie over proceeds of crime debt
A man who was found guilty of offences in relation to a crowd-funded investment platform is potentially facing a prison sentence for failing to pay a proceeds of crime debt. Collateral (UK) Limited was a finance company which facilitated investments crowd-funded by members of the public. The firm and two related companies entered administration in…
“Now you’re a jury of 11” – KC Tax Trial latest
Top tax barrister Robert Venables KC, 78, of Old Square Tax Chambers is currently facing three counts of dishonestly cheating the public revenue in criminal proceedings before a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Please buy us a coffee to support crowdfunded journalismReporting by freelance journalist Daniel Cloake Robert Venables (left) with barrister Stuart Biggs KC outside…
“It has become clear that a serious problem has arisen between you” – Judge urges jury to be respectful
Top tax barrister Robert Venables KC, 78, of Old Square Tax Chambers is currently facing three counts of dishonestly cheating the public revenue in criminal proceedings before a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Please buy us a coffee to support crowdfunded journalismReporting by freelance journalist Daniel Cloake Robert Venables (left) with barrister Stuart Biggs KC outside…
Jury to consider verdicts as the trial of KC accused of dodging £2m in tax comes to an end
Top tax barrister Robert Venables KC, 78, of Old Square Tax Chambers is currently facing three counts of dishonestly cheating the public revenue in criminal proceedings before a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Please buy us a coffee to support crowdfunded journalismReporting by freelance journalist Daniel Cloake Robert Venables (left) with barrister Stuart Biggs KC outside…
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