Esther Harrison, instructed the East Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, appeared for the Crown and prosecuted a Derby man who was caught trying to smuggle four illegal immigrants into the UK in his car. Two adults and a five-year child were found in the boot of the Mercedes when it was stopped entering the Channel Tunnel in France.
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Jeremy Benson KC leading Phil Gibbs defend the now 15 year old boy and Baz Bhatia KC, leading James Varley defend the 12 year old girl in the ongoing trial at Leicester Crown Court
A leading barrister has warned that defendants who face serious charges, such as rape, could walk free because the justice system is in "chaos".
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