Colin Wells Criminal Defence Barrister and Author (Abuse of Process Oxford University Press) 25 Bedford Row Chambers
Colin Wells is the author of the leading publication on Abuse of Process ,Oxford University Press 3rd edition,and represents defendants in all manner of criminal case.Here he discusses case specific scenarios within the common law residual discretion and the Human Rights Act.
Introduction Common Law Strasbourg Human Rights Act Definition Prosecution Manipulate Procedure Delay with Serious Prejudice No Single Formulation Unconscionable Gary Glitter Temporary stay Unfair Trial Delay Adverse Publicity Beckford State Misconduct (Maxwell) Common Features Delay Disclosure Evidence Rule of Law Methods Adverse publicity Fair trial Police Station Privacy Privilege Surveillance Caution Witness becomes a suspect R v R Disclosure Search Robust case management Delay R v Robins Connelly Attorney General Prosecution right Complex matters and excessive delay Fault Prejudice R v Feltham Duty to retain evidence No duty Other remedies Failure Other remedies Fault R v Swingley Horseferry Road Ex Parte Bennet Maintenance of Rule of Law Basic human rights Entrapment s78 PACE Article 6 Test purchases Incitement Adverse publicity The Krays The Telegraph Trial venue Abu Hamza Effective participation Special measures
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