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Clarkestaff

Member since
September 2022

120 posts

Posted Thu August 3, 2023 8:20amReport post

So my OH is back at Crown Court tomorrow for a pre trial hearing, if nothing is resolved tomorrow then the trial is set for October.

His solicitor has been trying for weeks to discuss with CPS, but had no success, then last Tuesday they finally responded and said they would review the case and make a decision by last Friday, well unfortunately CPS didn't keep their word and didn't review or even acknowledge the solicitor. So unless we hear something today, it will be Court in the morning.

It's cost a small fortune so far, just hope we have some positive news to share soon as I'm completely exhausted by it all. Coming up 15 months now

Lucy from Stop it Now!

Member since
September 2018

490 posts

Posted Mon August 14, 2023 2:25pmReport post

Hello Clarkestaff,

Thank you for posting on the Family and Friends forum, we understand that it is not easy to post on a forum about these difficult situations so I would like to thank you for being open about what you are going through so that you can access some support.

I can see that you have not yet had a reply on your post yet. Hopefully someone will reach out to you soon to offer you some support.

If you haven't done so, I would encourage you to contact our Stop it Now! helpline. Our helpline is anonymous, confidential and free, on 0808 1000 900. One of our experienced advisors will then be able to explore your situation in detail and provide some support.


I hope this has been helpful.

Take care,

Lucy

Edited Mon August 14, 2023 2:26pm

Katie28

Member since
December 2021

183 posts

Posted Mon August 14, 2023 4:06pmReport post

Good luck Clarkestaff,

This is a long drawn out and totally draining process. Tbh our solicitor was dreadful and about as much use as a chocolate teapot, we felt we had to continually prompt to find out information and in the end we felt as though we were better to represent ourselves! I hope things work out in your favour and your solicitor helps to get a positive outcome for your OH.
Best wishes

Katie x

Clarkestaff

Member since
September 2022

120 posts

Posted Tue August 15, 2023 11:18amReport post

Thank you Katie

It actually got cancelled and moved to a new date in August, so I'll post an update after.that x