Regina v Russell: CACD 20 Mar 1984
The defendant was charged with obstructing a police officer under the 1971 Act. The jury was given a majority direction, but when brought back to court about two hours later, at 3.16 pm, they had still been unable to reach a decision. The judge then told the jury that there was no need to rush, … Continue reading Regina v Russell: CACD 20 Mar 1984