Word for the Week

Guilty or not guilty - the highest legal drama

Week beginning: 8th January, 2017 | By Mark Mullins | London

'Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works.'

Romans 4:6 (KJV)

The moment of highest drama in the Crown Court is when the jury foreman stands to his or her feet and delivers the verdict. A guilty verdict may mean an 18 year prison sentence. A not guilty verdict, instant release.

There will be a day when each of