Dunblane is the code-name of the ARREST ANGIOLINI campaign, launched yesterday in her home-town of Dunblane by Robert Green and the writer of this blog. A pretty town, with friendly, normal people, as we have experienced everywhere in Scotland, very … Continue reading
It was refreshing to be able to escape today from the stuffy confines of the Sheriff Court at Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire to the glorious, open countryside of Stirlingshire with its many ‘sudden’ little hills, each crowned with a castle in varying … Continue reading
Robert was denied a second key defence witness today (Dame Elish Angiolini) by Sheriff Principal Bowen when he supported an objection to her citation by the Prosecution, on the grounds that she was IRRELEVANT TO THE CASE. He had already … Continue reading
Roy Greig’s death featured strongly in today’s proceedings, in particular in the remainder of the evidence given by DS Drummond, followed by that of DC Crowder, the other Grampian officer who had arrested Robert on 12th February 2010, and that … Continue reading
Back in Stonehaven on the eve of Week 2 of his trial, Robert is looking forward to this second round of the proceedings, in which he will have more chance to input directly, rather than merely confirming to the court … Continue reading
As may be recalled, matters were held up on Day 3 Wednesday with ‘both sides of the Bar’ requesting an adjournment. This was to resolve the issue of the unwillingness of DC Lisa Evans of Grampian police to be cross-examined … Continue reading
Crown Office in attempt to block defence questioning of Grampian police “weak link” DC Lisa Evans. Towards the end of a very interesting day, the Trial came to a dramatic halt after Procurator Fiscal Stephen McGowan attempted to prevent DC … Continue reading
Today the trial began in earnest, being the day when the Prosecution managed to call and question 15 civilian witnesses, with a few more to follow tomorrow, plus the police witnesses. First to take the stand at 10.10am was Sheriff … Continue reading
. At Stonehaven Sheriff Court, Aberdeenshire, Day 1 of the resumption of Robert’s Trial on Breach-of-the-Peace charges, joining the previous line-up of Sheriff Principal Bowen, Procurator Fiscal for Edinburgh and Prosecutor for the Crown, Stephen McGowan aided by Anne Currie, Procurator … Continue reading
Updated: See * (Buchanan-V-Robert-Green-July-2010.pdf).The document provides the full statement of account. (select save, open with pdf reader). Added: Buchanan V Robert Green timeline. (collated from pdf and known events) select save and open with MS Excel or Libre Office. +++ … Continue reading
As this will be my last blog before my trial begins, I would again like to thank all those people around the world who have offered such wonderful support to Hollie and Anne and to me in our many battles over … Continue reading
http://scottishlaw.blogspot.com/2012/01/ex-lord-advocate-dame-elish-angiolini.html
Robert has at last had telephone contact with his new legal team who have informed him that the Trial is still on for Monday at Stonehaven. Moreover they have fulfilled his principle demand and have cited Elish Angiolini (= called … Continue reading
In the lead-up to the Trial that may never be at this rate, ‘Rusty’s Skewed News’ weighs in. http://thesatirestall.blogspot.com (scroll down to entry for 10th January. Rusty says he has had a record number of comments, hopefully he will publish … Continue reading
Ostensibly, Frances McMenamin QC seemed to be on the side of justice, due process and decency when we observed her in action defending Robert before Sheriff Principle Bowen at Stonehaven Court on 14th November.What happened on the morning of 15th … Continue reading