R v TW (2024) Highbury Corner Magistrate’s Court – Prosecution offer no evidence in harassment trial

Dharsha Jegatheeswaran made representations to the Prosecutor and a CPS Manager on the morning of trial, describing the case chronology, the weaknesses in the evidence, an issue with disclosure from the CPS, and concerns about the Defendant’s mental health. Following these representation the CPS decided to offer no evidence on the basis they did not meet the evidentiary standard and in addition, given the Defendant’s mental health issues, it was not in the public interest.

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