The sex abuse trial against former Labour Peer Lord Janner, who died in December, has been formally dropped by prosecutors. The 87-year-old, who was suffering from severe dementia, had been accused of a string of […]
Lord Janner unfit to stand trial, judge rules
Lord Janner is unfit to stand trial over allegations of child sexual abuse spanning four decades, a High Court judge has ruled. Mr Justice Openshaw told the Old Bailey the 87-year-old peer had “advanced and […]
Public ‘entitled to know’ why Lord Janner cannot stand trial, says judge
The 87-year-old peer is accused of 22 sexual offences dating back to the 1960s against nine alleged victims, the majority of whom were 16 or under at the time. The date of December 7 had […]
Lord Janner ‘sex abuse’ case returns to court – but former peer doesn’t have to turn up
By Tom Parfitt Daily Express The 87-year-old faces 22 child sex abuse charges spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. Mr Justice Sweeney will hear the case at the Old Bailey from 2.30pm today in the […]
BREAKING: Janner abused – by his daughter
Horrific revelations regarding Janner’s medical condition emerged today at the close of a gruelling 59 second appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court. As his daughter led her father out of the court room (where he remembered […]
Janner -will his performance be Magik?
Westminster Magistrates Court has become a theatre for the day. So far the leading man (Janner) has failed to appear on stage – and his supporting cast have enacted a set piece tragic scene whilst […]
LJ Rafferty says “balance comes down in favour” of Janner’s attendance in court
Lord Janner could AVOID court over child abuse charges because it would breach his human rights
Former Labour peer Lord Janner could avoid attending court to face child sex abuse charges – after his lawyers claimed it would breach his human rights. The 87-year-old ex-MP was last week ordered to appear […]
Lord Janner ordered to appear in court despite dementia
Mr Janner 87, did not appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, with his lawyers claiming he was too ill to attend the hearing over allegations that he had abused youngsters over a 25-year period. […]
Janner -trial of facts
The first hearing will take place on August 7 2015 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.