Judge’s illness may force appeal court to re-hear high-profile cases, including that of Anthony Lyons

A serious illness affecting a Court of Criminal Appeal judge has necessitated the re-hearing of several high-profile criminal cases. Chief Justice Susan Denham confirmed that Mr Justice Michael Hanna requires an extended period of convalescence and will be unable to continue in cases where judgment has been reserved. The cases affected include that of Anthony Lyons, a businessman whose conviction for violent sexual…