ZN & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Bromley Youth Court

John Blandford (instructed by Dobsons Solicitors) for the 1st Claimant Mr Daniel Bunting (instructed by Ewings & Co Solicitors) for the 2nd Claimant Mr Simon Heptonstall (instructed by CPS Appeals Unit) for the Interested Party Hearing dates: 24th June 2014 ____________________

ii) "The case against Connor Dangerfield has been adjourned for trial in week commencing 7 th July 2014. The Complainants currently would be required to attend and give evidence twice, first in the trial against the youths on the 4 th April and then again against the adult defendant... on the 7 th July".

iii) "I therefore write to the Court in order that this matter maybe listed for mention for consideration to be given to the issue of having a single trial in the Crown Court where the young vulnerable witness's may give their evidence once, before the same trial tribunal that hears the evidence against the adult and youth defendant to allow consistency of decision making and in the interests of justice".

i) When a Magistrates or Youth Court determines mode of trial, it is irrevocable however undesirable the consequences of that decision maybe;

ii) The Magistrates' Court has no inherent jurisdiction enabling it to review earlier decisions it being, essentially, a creature of statute;