Richard Dicker Defend Quotations

have a chilling effect on the willingness of competent lawyers to vigorously defend the accused in these cases.

The proceedings must be fair and be seen to be fair, and that means ensuing that the accused can vigorously defend themselves.

This could have a chilling effect on the willingness of competent lawyers to vigorously defend the accused and that could have a fatal effect on the fairness and effectiveness of the trial.

A fair trial requires defense counsel who can defend their clients zealously, without fear of reprisal.