Eight former officers have failed in their attempt to sue South Wales police for wrongful investigation and prosecution. Mr Justice Wyn Williams ruled that police were within their rights to investigate the eight for allegedly ‘fitting up’ the Cardiff Three, who were jailed in 1990 but released in 1992 after their convictions were quashed.… Read more “Cardiff Three officers lose their case against police”
His Honour John Baker (1925-2016)
by Bryan Gibson
John Baker was one of those authors who felt that it was important to set out his life and career path for posterity and for the benefit of others following a career in the law (and in his case politics).… Read more “His Honour John Baker (1925-2016)”
Gallery: Stoneleigh Abbey ~ Missing Monument Murders
The Missing Monument Murders by Judy Stove is a veiled story of power, wealth, dark deeds and intrigue. In 1806, Jane Austen’s relative, the Reverend Thomas Leigh, came into vast estates and the mood in the extended Leigh/Austen family was jubilant.… Read more “Gallery: Stoneleigh Abbey ~ Missing Monument Murders”
Gallery: Justin Rollins at Birmingham City University
Justin Rollins’ autobiographical book The Lost Boyz and poetry collection Street Crhymes have been adopted as required reading for over 500 Criminology students at BCU. Both deal with his life on the streets of South London as a gang member facing violence daily and other risks of a throwaway lifestyle.… Read more “Gallery: Justin Rollins at Birmingham City University”
Gallery: Both Sides of the Bench Launch
