{UAH} Lord Janner told to attend court over child abuse charges
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WBK,
Another sex scandal involving a Birtish Peer. Homosexuality and
paedophilia was very ripe in the Brtisih establishment, going up to
the highest levels, including the Prime Minsiter Edward Heath. They
even had an organisation called PAEDOPHILE INFORMATION NETWORK (PIN),
which openly advocated for legalisation of sex with children over 5
years old. It is only that these historic crimes are being unearthed.
Unfortunately, a majority of them, like Lord Janner claim to have
dementia and can not remember anything that happened in the past. I
personally dont think Lord Janner has dementia because I met him 3
years ago at a Jewish function and he was sharper than a needle as far
as I could judge.
George Okello
Lord Janner told to attend court over child abuse charges
7 August 2015From the section UK
Lord Janner must appear at court in person for a hearing over child
sex abuse charges, Westminster Magistrates' Court has ruled.
The former Labour peer, 87, who has dementia, denies allegations of
abuse in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
He did not attend court on Friday as lawyers said he was "unfit" to appear.
But the chief magistrate ruled that although Lord Janner did not have
to play a part in the hearing, he was legally required to attend.
Andrew Smith QC, defending, called two medical witnesses to give
evidence that the former MP would suffer "catastrophic distress" if he
was made to attend court.
The next hearing will be on Tuesday, which may look at other venues
for the hearing on Friday next week, which Lord Janner has been
compelled to attend.
The CPS said a venue for Friday could be chosen closer to Lord Janner's home.
Who is Lord Janner?
■Born in Cardiff in 1928
■Served in the Army and studied at Cambridge before becoming a
barrister and then QC
■Labour MP for Leicester North West and then Leicester West from 1970
until retiring in 1997, when he was made a life peer
■Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2009
■Suspended from the Labour Party but will remain a member of the House
of Lords until his death or until he retires
■Described by his family as a man of "great integrity" and "entirely
innocent of any wrongdoing"
'Law requires'
Chief Magistrate Howard Riddle said he understood Lord Janner "may
well become intolerant of the process, irritable and may indeed
leave".
He added: "I further understand, and this is very significant, it is
likely to have no long-term effect on him.
"He must appear for a comparatively short period of time. He is free
to go if he becomes distressed.
"This will probably be achieved in less than a minute. Nevertheless
the law requires his presence."
The case is likely to be sent to a crown court, which will decide
whether Lord Janner is fit to face a trial.
Alison Saunders has said she was aware her decision "might not be welcome"
Earlier this year, Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders
decided not to bring charges because of Lord Janner's health - but
this decision was overturned after an appeal by the alleged victims.
If a crown court judge decides the former Labour MP for Leicester is
fit to plead, a full trial may take place.
If not, there will be a so-called trial of the facts, where a jury
will decide only if he committed the physical acts of abuse, with no
finding of guilt and no conviction.
Analysis
By Clive Coleman, legal correspondent
Whether Lord Janner is fit to plead - to take part in a full criminal
trial - will be decided by a crown court judge. He will consider the
medical evidence.
If he is not deemed fit he will face what is known as a trial of the
facts. There will be no examination of the mental elements of the
crime, no finding of guilt and no conviction.
It is a relatively rare procedure normally used not in cases where a
defendant is said to suffer from dementia, but where they pose a
danger and need to be hospitalised for the safety of themselves and
others.
The court cannot impose a hospitalisation or supervision order unless
a jury has found the defendant performed the physical act of the
crime.
However, Lord Janner can only be sent to face the fitness to plead
process and trial of the facts in the crown court, if he attends the
magistrates court, or his lawyers have instructions to consent on his
behalf.
If they do not, the prosecution may have to make a little used
application to a High Court judge for something called a voluntary
bill of indictment. This has the effect of by-passing the magistrates
court and delivering the defendant direct to the crown court.
Janner case spotlights legal options
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Another sex scandal involving a Birtish Peer. Homosexuality and
paedophilia was very ripe in the Brtisih establishment, going up to
the highest levels, including the Prime Minsiter Edward Heath. They
even had an organisation called PAEDOPHILE INFORMATION NETWORK (PIN),
which openly advocated for legalisation of sex with children over 5
years old. It is only that these historic crimes are being unearthed.
Unfortunately, a majority of them, like Lord Janner claim to have
dementia and can not remember anything that happened in the past. I
personally dont think Lord Janner has dementia because I met him 3
years ago at a Jewish function and he was sharper than a needle as far
as I could judge.
George Okello
Lord Janner told to attend court over child abuse charges
7 August 2015From the section UK
Lord Janner must appear at court in person for a hearing over child
sex abuse charges, Westminster Magistrates' Court has ruled.
The former Labour peer, 87, who has dementia, denies allegations of
abuse in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
He did not attend court on Friday as lawyers said he was "unfit" to appear.
But the chief magistrate ruled that although Lord Janner did not have
to play a part in the hearing, he was legally required to attend.
Andrew Smith QC, defending, called two medical witnesses to give
evidence that the former MP would suffer "catastrophic distress" if he
was made to attend court.
The next hearing will be on Tuesday, which may look at other venues
for the hearing on Friday next week, which Lord Janner has been
compelled to attend.
The CPS said a venue for Friday could be chosen closer to Lord Janner's home.
Who is Lord Janner?
■Born in Cardiff in 1928
■Served in the Army and studied at Cambridge before becoming a
barrister and then QC
■Labour MP for Leicester North West and then Leicester West from 1970
until retiring in 1997, when he was made a life peer
■Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2009
■Suspended from the Labour Party but will remain a member of the House
of Lords until his death or until he retires
■Described by his family as a man of "great integrity" and "entirely
innocent of any wrongdoing"
'Law requires'
Chief Magistrate Howard Riddle said he understood Lord Janner "may
well become intolerant of the process, irritable and may indeed
leave".
He added: "I further understand, and this is very significant, it is
likely to have no long-term effect on him.
"He must appear for a comparatively short period of time. He is free
to go if he becomes distressed.
"This will probably be achieved in less than a minute. Nevertheless
the law requires his presence."
The case is likely to be sent to a crown court, which will decide
whether Lord Janner is fit to face a trial.
Alison Saunders has said she was aware her decision "might not be welcome"
Earlier this year, Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders
decided not to bring charges because of Lord Janner's health - but
this decision was overturned after an appeal by the alleged victims.
If a crown court judge decides the former Labour MP for Leicester is
fit to plead, a full trial may take place.
If not, there will be a so-called trial of the facts, where a jury
will decide only if he committed the physical acts of abuse, with no
finding of guilt and no conviction.
Analysis
By Clive Coleman, legal correspondent
Whether Lord Janner is fit to plead - to take part in a full criminal
trial - will be decided by a crown court judge. He will consider the
medical evidence.
If he is not deemed fit he will face what is known as a trial of the
facts. There will be no examination of the mental elements of the
crime, no finding of guilt and no conviction.
It is a relatively rare procedure normally used not in cases where a
defendant is said to suffer from dementia, but where they pose a
danger and need to be hospitalised for the safety of themselves and
others.
The court cannot impose a hospitalisation or supervision order unless
a jury has found the defendant performed the physical act of the
crime.
However, Lord Janner can only be sent to face the fitness to plead
process and trial of the facts in the crown court, if he attends the
magistrates court, or his lawyers have instructions to consent on his
behalf.
If they do not, the prosecution may have to make a little used
application to a High Court judge for something called a voluntary
bill of indictment. This has the effect of by-passing the magistrates
court and delivering the defendant direct to the crown court.
Janner case spotlights legal options
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or Abbey Semuwemba at: abbeysemuwemba@gmail.com.
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