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Why were the sentencing remarks for Anne Sacoolas available online?
Sentencing remarks are broadcast by Sky News and hosted on their YouTube channel.
Regarding written remarks, this word doc answers a Freedom of Information Act request:
What criteria do you use for ...
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Why would someone who is charged with murder appear before Westminster (or any other) Magistrates Court?
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There is always a first hearing in magistrates' court.
The magistrates' court hears the defendant's plea, decides where to send the case for trial or sentencing and decides bail.
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If an unlawful search uncovers evidence unrelated to the subject of the search, can the subject have the evidence suppressed?
See Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U.S. 128, 134 (1978) (internal citations removed):
A person who is aggrieved by an illegal search and seizure only
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Which countries have provisions for e-summons (e-mail, whatsapp, fax, etc.)? Please share specific guidelines, rules, news articles would also work
Substituted Service
None of the prescribed methods of service is electronic.
However, if it is proving impractical to use a standard form of service, you may apply to the court for substituted service....
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