Man awaiting murder trial faces prison access delays

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An unnamed man awaiting trial for murder was before the Central Criminal Court, where Mr Justice Paul McDermott addressed delays to a defence psychiatric assessment. The proceedings were reported on 5 February 2025.

Morgan Shelley BL said a UK psychiatrist had twice travelled to Midlands Prison to assess the prisoner, but both meetings were cancelled without explanation. The judge requested an update on 7 March and said he would direct the prison governor to attend court and explain if the consultation had not been facilitated.