Former Labour peer spends less than a minute in Westminster courtroom for first appearance over 22 historic child sex abuse charges – latest
After weeks of legal wrangling, Lord Janner has appeared in court in person for the first time over 22 historic child sex abuse charges.
The peer’s attendance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court lasted 59 seconds and comes after numerous attempts by his defence lawyers – three court hearings over a week – to avoid him having to turn up.
Using a walking stick, he appeared confused and frail as he entered the courtroom, saying: “Oooh, this is wonderful.”
Janner was released on unconditional bail, with the next hearing to be held at Southwark Crown Court on September 1st.
Source: Lord Janner: ‘Confused’ peer spends 59 seconds in court on child sex abuse charges