Thread by @robinthemint

If anyone doubts the fate of those about to be arrested, I represented clients during the 2011 London riots. The CJS was brutal. Bail refused prior to court. People remanded in custody however minor their involvement pending trial at the Crown Court for heavier sentencing. 1/

The police told me no one was getting bail that night. I asked the duty inspector how was it that between leaving my car and arriving at the custody the presumption of bail under the bail act had been suspended? Not true I was told but no one got bail that night. All RIC 2/

In the riot courts, there was a judicial bloodbath the next day. Duty solicitors overwhelmed huge delays and ultimately bail refused whilst many were sent to the Crown Court. And who was in charge of the CPS? Keir Starmer. Expect more of the same over the next few days. 3/

I this message in the thread to all clunk heads who think it would be fun to join a far right riot because you can expect your lives to be turned upside down as civil Society at times can react with a savageness that matches your own in order to protect the wider community. 4/

You will be entitled to legal representation but even the best lawyers will struggle to save you from a judicial system geared up to send you a message. If you riot/ break the law expect ruthless retribution. I merely state this as part of my past experience not as judgment 5/

I fought very hard with all the skills of many years in the legal profession but the tide of retribution flowing through the Legal system the last time this happened was overwhelming. I felt sorry for a few clients caught up with it who were more stupid than wicked. 5/

Some were not the main key offenders, but were on the periphery simply and wrongly looting shops where others had smashed the glass. Sam had no prior convictions. All were reminded in custody. So don’t get caught up in this, stay home & don’t ruin your lives. Re-evaluate. Ends