The defendant had been brought before the magistrates after being arrested for breach of bail conditions. He now challenged the adjournment of the case to a different bench, and whether such a bench had power to punish him. Held: Sections 7(4) and 7(5) of the 1976 Act created a power to stand down a case … Continue reading Regina on the Application of Hussain v Derby Magistrates’ Court and Lord Chancellor’s Department: Admn 3 Jul 2001