Mr Loophole Does It Again!

Those of you who are not criminal defence lawyers may raise the odd eyebrow at his successes but Nick Freeman has clearly earned his self-bestowed title of "Mr Loophole". Well, apparently, it is a registered trade mark. No doubt, this is to prevent unfair competition with such an otherwise likable man who is a stalwart of his local community.


His latest coup is to have successfully defend Andrew Flintoff against a speeding charge (87 mph in a 50 mph zone) because the notice was sent two days late.


I entirely agree that the defence, although technical, was entirely justified. The Crown Prosecution Service must be held strictly to statutory requirements for a successful prosecution.

I am not sure all of the non-lawyers who do not read this site anyway will necessarily agree.

That, however, is a matter for Parliament.

I do think legal aid criminal lawyers should be learning a few tricks from Mr Freeman. Surely, these defences ought to be available to all and not just the rich and famous who can afford Mr Freeman.