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Further to the Written Answer by the Attorney-General on 24 January (WA 239-40), whether they have brought to the attention of the appropriate Bar disciplinary authorities the actions of Mr David Farrell QC in the prosecution and appeal in the Warren Blackwell case; and whether Mr Farrell will be instructed...
Further to the Written Answer by the Attorney-General on 24 January (WA 239-40), whether they have brought to the attention of the appropriate Bar disciplinary authorities the actions of Mr David Farrell QC in the prosecution and appeal in the Warren Blackwell case; and whether Mr Farrell will be instructed...
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Lord Campbell-Savours
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Goldsmith
(Labour)
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Written questions
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Answered
Answered on
8 February 2007
The conduct of prosecution counsel was considered in the light of the Criminal Cases Review Commission report and the Court of Appeal judgment in the Warren Blackwell case.
The complexities surrounding the interpretation of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 at the time this case was dealt with were acknowledged. This area of law was not as settled as it is now, with more legal authorities available as to its application.
There was no malice or impropriety involved in the decision-making process in this case; consequently, disciplinary action was considered inappropriate and the matter was not referred to the Bar Council.
David Farrell QC will continue to be instructed to appear for the Crown in trials and appeals.
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings; Appeals; Barristers; Conduct; Rape; Trials; Blackwell, Warren; Farrell, David
Date
8 February 2007
Reference
689 c153WA; 1659
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House of Lords