Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

[pomeroy]

I understand this is being heard in Cardiff this month. Anyone know when it’s listed for and is it likely to be open to the public?

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

I understand this is being heard in Cardiff this month. Anyone know when it’s listed for and is it likely to be open to the public?

This Thursday at Cardiff Civil Court according to Sky. Not sure if that sort of hearing is open or not.

[pomeroy]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

This Thursday at Cardiff Civil Court according to Sky. Not sure if that sort of hearing is open or not.

Cheers for that.

[pomeroy]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

Anyone know if this is a hearing to determine whether the City can issue an NPO or has this already been served on the respondent (McKay in this case )? Thanks in anticipation to the legal eagles out there.

[JumpersforGoalposts]

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Anyone know if this is a hearing to determine whether the City can issue an NPO or has this already been served on the respondent (McKay in this case )? Thanks in anticipation to the legal eagles out there.

No idea but given that I have not seen anything reported it is probably to obtain an NPO rather than enforce one.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

I understand this is being heard in Cardiff this month. Anyone know when it’s listed for and is it likely to be open to the public?

I've always been intrigued by impending court cases that are publicised, and I have often thought about attending some over the years but never did.

Simple questions..

How do you find out the exact times of the court hearing, and which courtroom they will take place in?
Is there some kind of noticeboard, perhaps a large book on public display, or do you have to ask a court attendant to supply you the information?
Finally, when you're armed with the relevant information, do you have to reserve your place in the public gallery, or is it simply a case of 'first-come, first-served'?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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I attended a local court a couple of months ago (albeit only the County Court in Taunton) as it was something I always intended doing.
However, it seemed to consist of a great deal hanging around and parties in the court whispering between themselves and the judges at length before and after anything that happened. And what happened seemed semi-inaudible, highly mundane and of little interest. (I decided to go on the day when the proceedings were meant to involve the case of the local chap who drove a large military vehicle against and over local cars including police vehicles - but I left due to boredom and the lack of clarity as to what time the case was meant to be dealt with and in which court).
I'm not suggesting that it was typical of court proceedings in general but it was less than exciting.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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I attended a local court a couple of months ago (albeit only the County Court in Taunton) as it was something I always intended doing.
However, it seemed to consist of a great deal hanging around and parties in the court whispering between themselves and the judges at length before and after anything that happened. And what happened seemed semi-inaudible, highly mundane and of little interest. (I decided to go on the day when the proceedings were meant to involve the case of the local chap who drove a large military vehicle against and over local cars including police vehicles - but I left due to boredom and the lack of clarity as to what time the case was meant to be dealt with and in which court).
I'm not suggesting that it was typical of court proceedings in general but it was less than exciting.

Were you the defendant?

[The Bloop]

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I've always been intrigued by impending court cases that are publicised, and I have often thought about attending some over the years but never did.

Simple questions..

How do you find out the exact times of the court hearing, and which courtroom they will take place in?
Is there some kind of noticeboard, perhaps a large book on public display, or do you have to ask a court attendant to supply you the information?
Finally, when you're armed with the relevant information, do you have to reserve your place in the public gallery, or is it simply a case of 'first-come, first-served'?

Try either The Law Pages, or Court Serve websites. Think you have to register but I think all listings snd previous cases are on there.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Were you the defendant?

Of course. I walked out before the decision as I was bored. Never been back

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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I've always been intrigued by impending court cases that are publicised, and I have often thought about attending some over the years but never did.

Simple questions..

How do you find out the exact times of the court hearing, and which courtroom they will take place in?
Is there some kind of noticeboard, perhaps a large book on public display, or do you have to ask a court attendant to supply you the information?
Finally, when you're armed with the relevant information, do you have to reserve your place in the public gallery, or is it simply a case of 'first-come, first-served'?

I spent some time in magistrates and crown courts as a student. Both had noticeboards saying which cases were in which court, and you didn't have to reserve a space. I'd assume civil courts are generally the same, unless the hearing is restricted for some reason.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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I spent some time in magistrates and crown courts as a student. Both had noticeboards saying which cases were in which court, and you didn't have to reserve a space. I'd assume civil courts are generally the same, unless the hearing is restricted for some reason.

[JumpersforGoalposts]

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Got to sit through a whole Crown Court trial once for theft, possession of an offensive weapon and affray. There was a further charge of assault on police that was dropped early on (lack of evidence). Fascinating to see them get through it and to see just how dodgy our police officers can be!
Before anyone asks, I was sat in the public gallery in a group of students NOT in the dock!

[PontBlue]

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I've always been intrigued by impending court cases that are publicised, and I have often thought about attending some over the years but never did.

Simple questions..

How do you find out the exact times of the court hearing, and which courtroom they will take place in?
Is there some kind of noticeboard, perhaps a large book on public display, or do you have to ask a court attendant to supply you the information?
Finally, when you're armed with the relevant information, do you have to reserve your place in the public gallery, or is it simply a case of 'first-come, first-served'?

You can contact them. Details at https://www.find-court-tribunal.serv...justice-centre

[EastbourneBlue]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

I attended a local court a couple of months ago (albeit only the County Court in Taunton) as it was something I always intended doing.
However, it seemed to consist of a great deal hanging around and parties in the court whispering between themselves and the judges at length before and after anything that happened. And what happened seemed semi-inaudible, highly mundane and of little interest. (I decided to go on the day when the proceedings were meant to involve the case of the local chap who drove a large military vehicle against and over local cars including police vehicles - but I left due to boredom and the lack of clarity as to what time the case was meant to be dealt with and in which court).
I'm not suggesting that it was typical of court proceedings in general but it was less than exciting.

Did a fair share of court reporting as a local journalist, magistrates and crown, and in the main it is very boring. Loads of hanging around waiting, loads of legal nonsense.

A few moments of excitement and always loved verdict/sentencing as seemed a complete lottery sometimes.

To answer previous question, there was a notice board listing order of hearings and court room - but this is going back 10 years