The Secret Magistrate

Justice - the reality of a broken system

[Suzy Lamplugh Trust @live_life_safe]

Our latest guest blog with the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse explores how stalking can show up in the workplace and what employers can do to recognise the warning signs & support their employees.

You can read our full blog post here: https://t.co/mqFbbvwNl7

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

Other significant findings:

🔴 A total of 1,452 domestic abuse related deaths over a five-year period

🔴 In suicide cases, 88% involved a history of domestic abuse known to police prior to victim’s death

🔴 Domestic violence incidents growing fastest in 16-19 age group

[Kayn ★ @usedbykayn]

“why don’t women just report?”

they do. y’all just don’t give a shit.

[Crown Prosecution Service @CPSUK]

A 35-year-old Chester man who sexually assaulted a child has been brought to justice.

Read more on how we worked with @NWPolice to bring Ben Caunce to justice: https://t.co/iuI7e5EWox

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

“For the first time, if you are to be tried in the crown court your good character may well cost you the opportunity of trial by jury. This is bizarre.”

Sir Stephen Mitchell was senior treasury counsel at the Old Bailey and then a High Court judge

https://t.co/wXaPeSagid

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

Dame Nicole Jacobs (@CommissionerDA) says police and health agencies must go further and faster in responding to “heartbreaking” domestic abuse death figures.

“Enough is enough,” she says

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

🚨 In comments that will resonate with the bereaved families that I continue to be in touch with, Louisa Rolfe said some detectives tend to close cases as suicide without further investigations - because of overwhelming workloads:

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

It's inexcusable that more is not being done to protect victims before it’s too late.

The police must check for DA & properly investigate when an unexpected death occurs & all agencies need to work together so we can hold perps to account & help victims. https://t.co/RVsYNDQ3ZX

[Workplace Mental Health Resources @Stopworkplacebu]

Emotional intelligence is crucial to solve real problems.

[The Magistrates' Association @MagsAssoc]

Today on #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the amazing contribution that women make to the judiciary.

Although the magistracy has existed for over 650 years, it was only in 1919 that the first women magistrates were appointed. Today, 57 per cent of sitting magistrates are women, making the magistracy the most diverse part of the judiciary.

However, there’s still room for improvement. It's vital that women feel supported once they are appointed to the magistracy.

Read our blog on the experiences of women magistrates and the importance of having diverse voices and experiences in the judiciary https://t.co/AtyfgJ0bF0

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

Dr Tessa Jones - Tarryn Baird’s GP - is called to give evidence.

She saw Baird on a “significant number of occasions”.

The prosecution state that at least 100 entries in GP notes will be looked at

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

I’m at the trial of Christopher Trybus, who is accused of manslaughter, rape and coercive control of his wife.

Tarryn Baird took her own life - her family say she was a “remarkable person”.

This is a very significant case and I’ll be updating this thread throughout the trial 🧵

[Sanchia Berg @Sanchia7]

Important Judgment in a Family Case - from the most senior judge. https://t.co/sHJF8ELe7g He says it's "about the failure of the whole process... undertaken in a manner which is now to be seen as fundamentally unsound" .

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

Exclusive: Police failed to stop serial rapist after report from own officer

Two rape victims have bravely waived their anonymity as part of a Channel 4 News investigation, exposing how Hampshire Constabulary ignored warnings about Bruno Sala, who went on to attack more women.

📩 Read the full newsletter: https://t.co/JpiygHPLnX

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

No victim should have to face the trauma of chasing online platforms to remove intimate images shared without their consent.

Really welcome this action by govt to shift responsibility to platforms, and for bringing in strong consequences if they don’t.

https://t.co/3fndwG2dTe

[Marco Foster @MarcoFoster_]

Now that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) has finally been arrested, let us never forget the incredible bravery of Virginia Giuffre