Regina v Schot; Regina v Barclay: CA 14 May 1997

References: Times 14-May-1997, [1997] 2 Cr App Re 303
Guidance was given on finding jurors in contempt of court; basic law and procedure are to be followed.
This case is cited by:

  • Cited – Attorney General -v- Fraill and Another CACD ([2011] EWCH 1629 (Admin), [2011] EWCA Crim B2, Bailii, [2011] EWCA Crim 1570)
    The court considered whether a juror had committed contempt of court. She had communicated with a defendant via Facebook, despite explicit warnings not to use the internet.
    Held: Both juror and defendant in the trial had committed contempt of . .