Court Update UK, 4th April

Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court):

1. Sophie Lionnet death: Nanny ‘could have drowned in bath’

2. Sophie Lionnet: French nanny ‘could have drowned in the bath after a fall or punch in the face’, court hears

Royal Courts of Justice:

1. Journalists and judges must ‘act together to protect open justice’, says Chartered Institute of Journalists

2. Judge to consider challenge to rape trial reporting restrictions

Newcastle Crown Court:

1. Gateshead woman registered the birth of a baby who did not exist – so she could pocket tax credits

Lincoln Crown Court:

1. Lincoln Cathedral school teacher admits abusing boys

2. Former Lincoln teacher admits sexually abusing young boys

Blackfriars Crown Court:

1. Homeopath who told Kate Middleton to burn her bra jailed for dangerous ‘medical’ claims

Cardiff Crown Court:

1. Child rapist confessed his crimes to Childline and the Samaritans

2. Shop manager stole almost £60,000 to fund his gambling addiction

Ipswich Crown Court:

1. Neighbour allegedly shot dog after it came into his garden, crown court told

Manchester Crown Court:

1. Man goes on trial accused of raping woman in hotel room after night out

Liverpool Crown Court:

1. Yobs smashed into police officer’s car in Birkenhead tunnel after 110mph chase

2. Two people arrested by armed police to stand trial over sawn-off shotgun