""I think a trench opens before you Don.""

Statement from experience Richard.

My mother in later life had the appearance of that elderly middle class twinset and pearls lady, and was objected to for juries on no less than three occasions by defence counsel.

Given the nature of the three defendants, and the offences for which they were being tried, it is reasonable to conclude that counsel thought she would not be a good bet for acquittal.

Although she was called for jury service three times, she never actually made it to a trial.

Don T.