[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

who actually stated that his actions "could" have led to a mistrial

was it the judge?

Pretty much

Judge Geoffrey Marson QC told him: “I respect everyone’s right to free speech. That’s one of the most important rights that we have.

“With those rights come responsibilities. The responsibility to exercise that freedom of speech within the law.

“I am not sure you appreciate the potential consequence of what you have done."

Robinson's broadcast outside court put him in contempt of court.


Offences like his can cause a trial to collapse, as the jury may be deemed unable to deliver a fair verdict - at great cost to the court (and therefore the British taxpayer).

A mistrial means beginning the process all over again, with witnesses and alleged victims forced to give evidence a second time.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...inson-12616429