Still Missing UK - Bernadette Walker, 17, left parent's car, Peterborough, 21 July 2020 *Arrests* #2

[CSIAngus]

Does anyone know the court details: where and when? Would be useful if we had a sleuth in the public gallery.

 

[HolyCow123]

Cambridge crown court. Beginning on June 10th, is expected to last 5 to 6 weeks.
They're currently turning people away at the moment due to covid restrictions limiting the amount of people in the court.
And are expecting this to still be happening when the trial starts.
But someone could call them nearer the time and ask.

 

[mrazda71]

PRE TRIAL HEARING - at the Old Bailey this coming Thursday 27th May 2021.

Followed by the trial starting Thursday 10th June 2021 at Cambridge Crown Court.


Ooooooh I do hope the older children, especially Anthony, have some good support because the months of (understandable) denial that Berni is gone may be about to come to a close once all the evidence starts coming out.

 

[Homo Habilis]

PRE TRIAL HEARING - at the Old Bailey this coming Thursday 27th May 2021.

Followed by the trial starting Thursday 10th June 2021 at Cambridge Crown Court.


Ooooooh I do hope the older children, especially Anthony, have some good support because the months of (understandable) denial that Berni is gone may be about to come to a close once all the evidence starts coming out.

Hey, how did you find out about this?

 

[CSIAngus]

PRE TRIAL HEARING - at the Old Bailey this coming Thursday 27th May 2021.

Followed by the trial starting Thursday 10th June 2021 at Cambridge Crown Court.


Ooooooh I do hope the older children, especially Anthony, have some good support because the months of (understandable) denial that Berni is gone may be about to come to a close once all the evidence starts coming out.

There could be some plea and charge bargaining at the pre trial, but will we find out before the trial?

 

[Tortoise]

Hey, how did you find out about this?

A trial has been fixed for June 10 at Cambridge Crown Court with a time estimate of two to three weeks.

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb set a pre-trial hearing at the Old Bailey on May 27.

Mother of missing teen Bernadette Walker admits lying to police

 

[Homo Habilis]

Aw shucks, I didn't realise the pre-trial hearing had been set in March. I thought it was news.

 

[Smithpanes]

Roll on tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing the comments on the PT! Not long until the trial, this has been a long wait.

 

[Alyce]

Nothing showing on the listings at Old Bailey for tomorrow ? Unless it's been moved to Cambridge - those listings are not up yet

 

[Alyce]

Here we go .......

The Crown Court
at Cambridge

Daily Courtroom List for Thursday 27 May 2021
FINAL 1

CAMBRIDGE

Court 1 - sitting at 09:30 am

Mrs Justice McGowan



For Mention (Defendant to Attend)

T20207197

WALKER Scott 35NT1729420


WALKER Sarah 35NT1729420

CAMSM Crown Prosecution Service


Counsel on CVP

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing

7. The first hearing at Crown Court after the case has been sent by the Magistrates is the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing ("PTPH"). A PTPH takes place in every such case in the Crown Court, and its purpose is to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken in preparation for trial and sufficient information has been provided for a trial date to be arranged. The judge is required to exercise a managerial role with a view to progressing the case.

8. There is a PTPH form that must be completed and made available for the Court at that hearing. In addition, the parties are expected to have discussed its contents in advance of the hearing.

9. The expectation is that the PTPH will be the only hearing in advance of the trial unless it is specified otherwise or certain conditions apply1. Usually being the only hearing before trial, it is expected arraignment will occur unless there is good reason why it should not. In order for this to happen, the indictment should have been lodged seven days before the PTPH2.

10. If there is a not guilty plea then a trial date will be set and the issues for trial will be determined. The judge will set a timetable for necessary pre-trial preparation.

11. You should always be in a position at the PTPH to provide the court with the witnesses' dates to avoid. You must also be prepared to raise any difficulties you have in complying with the prosecution's disclosure obligations under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and be ready to put forward a reasonable timetable for resolving those difficulties3.

12. When the trial date is fixed, you should inform the witnesses. You should also notify the Press Office.

13. The Crown Court will normally send a notice of fixture, which you should forward to your legal adviser immediately.

14. Counsel will specify the contents of the bundle of evidence for the jury. In a case with one defendant, you should prepare 10 copies of this. Where there is more than one defendant, you will need a further two bundles for each additional defendant. The bundles should be brought to court on the first day of the trial.

15. You may be asked to obtain further statements at court and should have statement forms with you. You should also ensure you have spare copies of the bundles for the court and the jury, and that you bring all non-documentary exhibits with you to court.

16. Remember that you are responsible for the attendance of witnesses and you will need to deal with any witnesses' expenses.

17. You should supply details of your costs, including witness expenses, to your legal adviser well in advance of the hearing, so that a costs schedule may be prepared.

At the Crown Court - Court Stage - Enforcement Guide (England & Wales)

 

[CSIAngus]

It will be interesting to see whether there are any plea changes tomorrow that will indicate that the death of BW is accepted by either or both of the defendents.

 

[Homo Habilis]

Very, very interesting indeed. Tomorrow will be the start of a highly anticipated crescendo. Not in any way making light of a young woman's disappearance, but I'd be lying if I said this case hasn't been absolutely gripping from the start.

 

[CSIAngus]

Very, very interesting indeed. Tomorrow will be the start of a highly anticipated crescendo. Not in any way making light of a young woman's disappearance, but I'd be lying if I said this case hasn't been absolutely gripping from the start.

I've been gripped too. I've always hoped that BW's body would be found so that she can have justice, and her family can be released from the slavery of hoping she's just run off. A life cut short. Utterly tragic. A waste of a lovely, talented girl. Who knows what she could have achieved.

 

[CSIAngus]

I've been gripped too. I've always hoped that BW's body would be found so that she can have justice, and her family can be released from the slavery of hoping she's just run off. A life cut short. Utterly tragic. A waste of a lovely, talented girl. Who knows what she could have achieved.

A new post on her brother's campaign FB page on the eve of the pre trial, again referencing recent social media activity by ?BW. This is looking pretty desperate. I hope he has access to counselling.

 

[Smithpanes]

Yes, today is the day! Also 2 weeks today until the trial starts!

 

[Alyce]

Details: For Mention (Defendant to Attend) - Case Started - 09:28
Cambridge Crown Court 1 T20207197
sarah walker
scott walker

 

[Homo Habilis]

Bugger all on PT so far. I've messaged them for info.

 

[Smithpanes]

Really odd that there is no mention of it anywhere?

 

[Homo Habilis]

PT, if you're reading, please respond to my message!