The ulster rugby trial

[AQMP]

Greaney's upped his game for the closing statements he's way more detailed and up to date than Cooney today!

Not much new or surprising coming from the prosecution closing statement. Do all 4 defending barristers give a closing statement?

No only Paddy Jackson's as he is the main star of the show and whatever happens to him will have a huge bearing on how much news the other 3 get.

Yeah all defence seniors will likely do a closing. Starting with Jacksons ending with Harrisons.

Hedworth has finished (I though it would take longer??).  Lunch and then Jackson's barrister will close.  Looks like closing will be over tomorrow and then it's back next Wed for the judge.

[AQMP]

Greaney's upped his game for the closing statements he's way more detailed and up to date than Cooney today!

Not much new or surprising coming from the prosecution closing statement. Do all 4 defending barristers give a closing statement?

No only Paddy Jackson's as he is the main star of the show and whatever happens to him will have a huge bearing on how much news the other 3 get.

Yeah all defence seniors will likely do a closing. Starting with Jacksons ending with Harrisons.

It's shite work, but somebody's got to do it!

[Milltown Row2]

Greaney's upped his game for the closing statements he's way more detailed and up to date than Cooney today!

Not much new or surprising coming from the prosecution closing statement. Do all 4 defending barristers give a closing statement?

No only Paddy Jackson's as he is the main star of the show and whatever happens to him will have a huge bearing on how much news the other 3 get.

Yeah all defence seniors will likely do a closing. Starting with Jacksons ending with Harrisons.

Hedworth has finished (I though it would take longer??).  Lunch and then Jackson's barrister will close.  Looks like closing will be over tomorrow and then it's back next Wed for the judge.

Squeaky bum time for all involved.

Would not want to be on that jury! I've changed my mind a few times now

[Avondhu star]

And if convicted there could be a civil action for damages by the victim. Bye bye house in South Belfast

[Franko]

Reading reports of Mr Hedworth's closing.  It seemed like a very strong argument.

Knowing only what I know now* if I was on the jury I'd be going with guilty.

*i.e. only what's been reported in the press

[general_lee]

Is there likely to be any collaboration between the accused defence teams when giving closing arguments?  Would it be of any benefit to the defendants to do this to try and strengthen their individual defences? Or would it be a case of every man for himself?

[Syferus]

Is there likely to be any collaboration between the accused defence teams when giving closing arguments?  Would it be of any benefit to the defendants to do this to try and strengthen their individual defences? Or would it be a case of every man for himself?

Hard to colllude effectively after failing so badly to do it in the trial. Their stories all contradict each others'.

[seafoid]

Reading reports of Mr Hedworth's closing.  It seemed like a very strong argument.

Knowing only what I know now* if I was on the jury I'd be going with guilty.

*i.e. only what's been reported in the press

He put the evidence of the witness in its proper context. 

[AQMP]

Jury sent home.  Kelly about halfway through his closing.

[screenexile]

Is that the defence completely finished or can he speak again?

[AQMP]

Is that the defence completely finished or can he speak again?

No, he's back in the morning to complete his closing.  This is only Paddy Jackson's defence.  The others will have a go tomorrow too.

[seafoid]

@FrankGreaney

Mr. Kelly QC tells jurors: "You decide where the truth lies. Consistencies are the hallmark of truth. Liars deviate".

[Milltown Row2]

@FrankGreaney

Mr. Kelly QC tells jurors: "You decide where the truth lies. Consistencies are the hallmark of truth. Liars deviate".

What if you lie consistently?

[Owen Brannigan]

Is that the defence completely finished or can he speak again?

No, he's back in the morning to complete his closing.  This is only Paddy Jackson's defence.  The others will have a go tomorrow too.

From Greaney:

Brendan Kelly QC has completed six of the fifteen chapters of his closing address and will resume at 10am tomorrow.

[AQMP]

@FrankGreaney

Mr. Kelly QC tells jurors: "You decide where the truth lies. Consistencies are the hallmark of truth. Liars deviate".

What if you lie consistently?

I take it he was referring the the complainant there, but it could apply to the defendants as well!