Defendant information during court process
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Is there a way to find out the details of a/several defendants who are due in court in the coming weeks? I'd expect this information is published in advance?
The case involves at least two minors under the age of 18 which adds a complication. Reason for asking is that a bunch of thieves who stole my car have been arrested and are going through the courts process, they have a string of thefts of high end German cars over a 12 month period covering 3 regions of the UK so been quite prolific. I'd like to know who they are.
The case involves at least two minors under the age of 18 which adds a complication. Reason for asking is that a bunch of thieves who stole my car have been arrested and are going through the courts process, they have a string of thefts of high end German cars over a 12 month period covering 3 regions of the UK so been quite prolific. I'd like to know who they are.
Court listing are usually only published at short notice, and you'd really need to know which court to stand a chance of figuring it out. The listings are pretty generic usually and just detail the parties.
Even then, if minors are involved, it's fairly likely there'll be an order for anonymity for them at the very least until at least after the case has concluded.
Even then, if minors are involved, it's fairly likely there'll be an order for anonymity for them at the very least until at least after the case has concluded.
My car was damaged by a lad who punched it and the police arrested him.
In the end the police decided no action would be taken due to lack of evidence (whole other matter...) but I asked them to disclose his name so that I could look at taking civil action against him (lower standard of proof).
The initially faffed around and wouldn't tell me until I pointed out that under Data Protection law there is an exception for disclosing information in connection with proposed legal proceedings.
In the end they sent me his full name and address. Worth trying in your case as your insurers would no doubt want to know who the individuals are so that they can assess (by undertaking credit checks / land registry searches) if they are worth suing in order to recover their outlay.
The other obvious port of call is just to ask the investigating officer to notify you when the case is being heard as you want to go along and see justice be done.
In the end the police decided no action would be taken due to lack of evidence (whole other matter...) but I asked them to disclose his name so that I could look at taking civil action against him (lower standard of proof).
The initially faffed around and wouldn't tell me until I pointed out that under Data Protection law there is an exception for disclosing information in connection with proposed legal proceedings.
In the end they sent me his full name and address. Worth trying in your case as your insurers would no doubt want to know who the individuals are so that they can assess (by undertaking credit checks / land registry searches) if they are worth suing in order to recover their outlay.
The other obvious port of call is just to ask the investigating officer to notify you when the case is being heard as you want to go along and see justice be done.
Edited by R56Cooper on Tuesday 1st February 18:31
Tell the police you want to use this:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/64/secti...
And thus require them to furnish you with the relevant information in order for you to do so.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/64/secti...
And thus require them to furnish you with the relevant information in order for you to do so.
Interesting posts too appreciate it. I've already asked for information but been told I can't have it yet, but may be asked to attend court as part of the process depending on how they plead. The officers involved have been keeping me updated with the case as it develops.
They've got quite a large string of thefts under the name, there was about 8 or 9 people operating as part of a gang. I'll keep the options listed above on the side for now and use them if/as and when needed
They've got quite a large string of thefts under the name, there was about 8 or 9 people operating as part of a gang. I'll keep the options listed above on the side for now and use them if/as and when needed
R56Cooper said:
My car was damaged by a lad who punched it and the police arrested him.
In the end the police decided no action would be taken due to lack of evidence (whole other matter...) but I asked them to disclose his name so that I could look at taking civil action against him (lower standard of proof).
The initially faffed around and wouldn't tell me until I pointed out that under Data Protection law there is an exception for disclosing information in connection with proposed legal proceedings.
In the end they sent me his full name and address. Worth trying in your case as your insurers would no doubt want to know who the individuals are so that they can assess (by undertaking credit checks / land registry searches) if they are worth suing in order to recover their outlay.
The other obvious port of call is just to ask the investigating officer to notify you when the case is being heard as you want to go along and see justice be done.
The current Court fee is £35 for claims up to £300, and £50 for claims up to £500. Whilst it's likely that you would win judgment in default as the defendant is likely not to turn up, equally it's unlikely that they will have money to pay up and it wouldn't be worth spending more money on satisfying the judgement.In the end the police decided no action would be taken due to lack of evidence (whole other matter...) but I asked them to disclose his name so that I could look at taking civil action against him (lower standard of proof).
The initially faffed around and wouldn't tell me until I pointed out that under Data Protection law there is an exception for disclosing information in connection with proposed legal proceedings.
In the end they sent me his full name and address. Worth trying in your case as your insurers would no doubt want to know who the individuals are so that they can assess (by undertaking credit checks / land registry searches) if they are worth suing in order to recover their outlay.
The other obvious port of call is just to ask the investigating officer to notify you when the case is being heard as you want to go along and see justice be done.
Edited by R56Cooper on Tuesday 1st February 18:31
What would be worth £35 and a little of your time in Court, is that they would have a CCJ for 6 years impeding their credit and some job applications.
The court process started for 2 of the defendants at the Birmingham Courts. The rest of them are not going to court so my assumption is that they have plead guilty in advance?
I've been trying to follow it via TheLawPages, the 2 of them were in court together on Monday, only 1 of them on Tuesday (trial ineffective) and nothing today.
From what I read trial ineffective means the court has not gone ahead with the case that day. Could it be due to 1 of them not appearing in court?
I don't know if there is any other access that I can have to read what happened in the court case itself so if anyone has a website that allows public access please do share.
I've been trying to follow it via TheLawPages, the 2 of them were in court together on Monday, only 1 of them on Tuesday (trial ineffective) and nothing today.
From what I read trial ineffective means the court has not gone ahead with the case that day. Could it be due to 1 of them not appearing in court?
I don't know if there is any other access that I can have to read what happened in the court case itself so if anyone has a website that allows public access please do share.
Did you give a written statement? If so you'll be a witness, potentially to give evidence in court, and other than updates from the officer or witness care you won't hear anything about upcoming proceedings. If you're a witness you should absolutely avoid doing any "research" or similar, cases get lost that way
EDIT I was answering to the OP and just saw it's 9 months old. General advice still stands
EDIT I was answering to the OP and just saw it's 9 months old. General advice still stands
whimsical ninja said:
Did you give a written statement? If so you'll be a witness, potentially to give evidence in court, and other than updates from the officer or witness care you won't hear anything about upcoming proceedings. If you're a witness you should absolutely avoid doing any "research" or similar, cases get lost that way
EDIT I was answering to the OP and just saw it's 9 months old. General advice still stands
I have given a statement to the police when the theft happened but nothing since, and have said I am happy to give a statement during proceedings but not required to do so at this time.EDIT I was answering to the OP and just saw it's 9 months old. General advice still stands
EmilA said:
Amazing that not only were they caught but that they got proper sentences! sociopath said:
EmilA said:
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