The Attorney General has issued a Nolle Prosequi in this case bringing proceedings to an end.
This is a rare procedure (I understand it may be the first Nolle issued this century) and followed successful legal argument at the Old Bailey in January, and then an application to the A-G by his lawyers to halt further proceedings.
Although the proceedings were discontinued before any trial, the allegations would have been hotly contested and there was a strong defence.
The volunteer BMA Inspector was awarded his defence costs.
Last edited by Legalapproach; 18th Mar 2008 at 19:01.