[2013] UKSC 36

The Supreme Court determined the date two appellants had been charged with murder, for the purpose of their right to a trial within a reasonable time under the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 art.6(1). The court also determined the compatibility with their art.6(1) right to a trial before an independent and impartial tribunal of a decision to proceed with the trial following adverse comments made by the trial judge regarding their character.

SC (Lord Hope JSC (Deputy President) , Lord Kerr JSC, Lord Wilson JSC, Lord Hughes JSC, Lord Toulson JSC )

13/06/2013