Back in court for the judgment in today's High Court hearing on the Julian Assange extradition case.
Court rises as judges enter
Judge giving his ruling now.
Begins by summarising the case.
Judge accepts US government motion.
The original judgement on the psychiatric evidence can be appealed.
We now expect the full appeal hearing in October
Probably 27-28 October
Court adjourns.

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
 

Keep Current with James Doleman

James Doleman Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @jamesdoleman

11 Aug
For background, today's hearing in the Julian Assange case is a point of appeal by the US government, who are challenging an earlier ruling that they cannot contest the conclusions of the previous judge over psychiatric evidence.
Mr Assange is attending via video link from Belmarsh prison.
Proceedings begin.
Claire Dobbin QC, opens for the US government.
Read 36 tweets
11 May
Writer and activist Craig Murray due to be sentenced this morning after being found guilty of Contempt of Court over articles he wrote about the Alex Salmond case.
Hearing set to commence at 9.45 am.
The hearing is a virtual one with all the participants attending by video link
The presiding judges are Lady Dorrian, Lord Pentland and Lord Turnbull. The Advocate Depute, Alec Prentice QC represents the Crown, Roddy Dunlop QC is representing Mr Murray.
Read 18 tweets
9 May
I was at this trial and surprised that Mr Kavanaugh would know about any "audible admiration," from the judge," as that judge threw him out of court on day two for making faces at the jury and "clearly not being engaged in reporting." ImageImage
Still one of my favourite court moments.
:)
Also, as Mr Kay was found not guilty, there never was an appeal. So not sure what the Lord Chief Justice has to do with anything
Read 4 tweets
8 May
Everyone having a fun time Image
Enjoy meeting our friendly bar staff. Image
Read 5 tweets
7 May
Proceedings begin in the Craig Murray sentencing case.
Ruddy Dunlop QC, for Mr Murray, opens with his statement in mitigation.
The QC opens by saying Mr Murray does not accept he is in contempt and is planning to appeal
Dunlop says there has been no finding that Mr Murray intended to indentify the complainers in the Alex Salmond case, Lady Dorrian, one of the three judges, questions this
Read 21 tweets
23 Apr
Back at the Royal Courts of Justice for day three of the "Tommy Robinson," libel trial.
Court is considering some matters in private just now, will start reporting when I can
The private hearing is over, now awaiting the return of the judge so proceedings in Jamal Hijazi v Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (AKA Tommy Robinson) can resume.
The judge, Mr Justice Nicklin, enters and proceedings commence.
Read 34 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!

:(