Found Deceased UK - Lindsay Birbeck, 47, Accrington, 12 Aug 2019 *Arrest* #2

[SpursGyal]

I think it will be slow starting regards to info, we have jury to be sworn in ect, details will filter out throughout except his name, that won’t be released until after sentencing, if the judge allows.


I am wondering if there may be a change of plea.

 

[Kaykedi]

I think it will be slow starting regards to info, we have jury to be sworn in ect, details will filter out throughout except his name, that won’t be released until after sentencing, if the judge allows.


I am wondering if there may be a change of plea.

I am wondering the same

 

[jamjim]

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Alyce]

As Spursgal says, it will be Jury selection today - the listing said no witnesses. So I would expect Prosecution to begin tomorrow.
Not sure how much reporting we will get, with it being a juvenile but Jamjim's link looks good, I expect they will provide as much information as they can.

 

[SpursGyal]

As Spursgal says, it will be Jury selection today - the listing said no witnesses. So I would expect Prosecution to begin tomorrow.
Not sure how much reporting we will get, with it being a juvenile but Jamjim's link looks good, I expect they will provide as much information as they can.

It’s open court, which surprised me slightly.

 

[Alyce]

It’s open court, which surprised me slightly.

Yes, I just read that. Interesting.

 

[jamjim]

10:35
Trial judge and counsel
Her Honour Mrs Justice Amanda Yip is the trial judge.

The prosecution is represented by David McLaghlan QC and his junior is Simon Driver.

The defence is represented by Mark Fenhalls QC and his junior is Mark Stuart.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[jamjim]

10:36
Latest from court
We are here at Preston Crown Court this morning for the start of the trial.

The court is currently sitting in ‘chambers’ which means only the Judge and members of the prosecution and defence are permitted to enter.

Members of the public and press are currently outside the court room.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[LucyRocket]

It doesn't show up in today's listings

 

[Alyce]

While we're waiting...

This is the Defence Counsel Mark Fenhalls. For anyone who followed the case on here, he successfully prosecuted in the Joy Morgan trial.

Mark Fenhalls Q.C. successfully prosecutes Shofael Israel for the murder of Joy Morgan. - 23 Essex Street

 

[jamjim]

10:41
What will happen today?
Before the trial can begin, a jury panel must be sworn in.

This will involve the court selecting a large enough jury panel before 12 people are randomly chosen.

Once the jury is selected the Judge will then give her introductory remarks.

Prosecutor David McLaghlan QC will then outline the prosecution case.

 

[Alyce]

Prosecution - I think this is him, even though the spelling is slightly different McLachlan

From state school to Queen's Counsel - Liverpool criminal lawyer 'takes silk'

 

[jamjim]

If my memory serves me correctly, I'm pretty sure the name is showing on the court list??

I wont say what it is but here's the list of court cases today:

https://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Preston-Crown-Court.php

 

[Legally Bland]

10:35
Trial judge and counsel
Her Honour Mrs Justice Amanda Yip is the trial judge.

The prosecution is represented by David McLaghlan QC and his junior is Simon Driver.

The defence is represented by Mark Fenhalls QC and his junior is Mark Stuart.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

Amanda Yip sounded familiar. After googling she was the judge in the Louise Porton trial.

 

[jamjim]

11:21
Court now reopened
The court has now been reopened to members of the public and press.

We will now resume bringing you the latest updates from the trial.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Alyce]

Amanda Yip sounded familiar. After googling she was the judge in the Louise Porton trial.

Thanks Legally, I was wondering where I'd heard her name

 

[jamjim]

11:28
Court ready to resume
The public and press gallery is now full and the advocates in the case are in court.

We are waiting for the Judge to enter the court room.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[jamjim]

11:32
The defendant is now in the dock
The 17-year-old boy charged with Lindsay Birbeck’s murder is now in the dock.

We cannot identify him because of reporting restrictions.

He is wearing a grey trousers and a white shirt with a blue and grey waist coat.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates

 

[Sally4x]

It’s open court, which surprised me slightly.

Really surprising!

 

[jamjim]

11:40
Defendant introduced
Her Honour Mrs Justice Yip has now entered court.

The defendant stood briefly to confirm his name.

His defence barrister Mark Fenhalls QC is now going through some housekeeping matters.

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial at Preston Crown Court - updates