Tuesday 8 September 2020 10.24 pm – A very interesting day with the expected happening. HHJ Cahill has set a timetable for a hearing but it’s a couple of months away so, I have to take a different course – which I will to fast track all. Wednesday 9 September 2020 08.58 pm – Have to go back to court next week. Today has been a bit upsetting talking to people who expected me home already but then I…
Parere Pro Veritate 1. In 2002, I, together with Peter Kelson QC (now HHJ Kelson), the late Dr David Thomas QC, Alex Dos Santos and Jonathan Lennon successfully argued before the then Vice President of the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division Lord Justice Rose that the conviction of Nicholas Van Hoogstraten of ‘joint-enterprise’ verdict of manslaughter should be quashed. 2. Subsequently, aided by Geoffrey Cox QC (now the Attorney General) his retrial produced a verdict on the orders of…
Tuesday 18 August 2020 The document that Mr Sapsford QC and David Martin Sperry QC produced is excellent. Now we must first sit this out and wait. Hold your nerve GDS despite all the instigations from the outside. Wednesday 19 August 2020 07.27 pm – As much as I want to list my case in a real hurry there is an old saying in Italy that ‘the cat that procreates quickly has blind kittens.’ So, following that guidance that…
One of the worst aspects of the Secret Intelligence Service was the unexplained and annoying rivalry between the various dramatic personnel. Sir John Scarlett and Richard Dearlove were, but one truly, aggravating example, because it affected all concerned and placed many at risk.
British actor John Boyega is quitting as global ambassador for the UK perfume and scented candles giant Jo Malone after the company replaced him with a local actor in a commercial made for the Chinese market.
Giovanni has teamed up with respected actress and recording artist, Chrissie Caine, to bring you various versions of music they have sung together, so, let’s start off with ‘Lately’