Robert Altham
John Robert Carr Altham, known as Robert Altham, is an English judge who became notable when he sentenced three
oil industry.[2]
Altham is a
called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1993 and went on to join the chambers of David Steer QC in Liverpool. In 2008 he became a Recorder.[4]
Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox to raise questions about Altham's handling of the 2018 fracking protest case, asking whether would "undertake an investigation into compliance with the Judicial Code of Conduct in relation to the trial".[5]
At an appeal hearing held on 17 October
conditional discharge.[6]
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office spokesperson indicated they had received a complaint concerning Judge Robert Altham, which "will be considered in accordance with the Judicial Conduct Rules 2014". However, during the hearing Lord Burnett remarked that there was "no evidence" that the judge had any financial interest in fracking.[6]
Judge Altham was installed as Honorary Recorder of Preston on 23 September 2021, a post dating back to 1685.[7]
References
- ^ Perraudin, Frances (2018). "Blackpool activists jailed for anti-fracking protest". The Guardian. No. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ Gibb, Frances; Ames, Jonathan; Webster, Ben (2018). "Robert Altham: Judge with oil links sent fracking protesters to jail". The Times. No. 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: Altham". Archived from the original on 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Keeping it in the family". Lancaster Guardian. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ Gavell, Tim. "Jailed Fylde fracking protesters appeal is due in London". No. Wednesday 17 October 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Fracking protesters freed on appeal". No. 17 October 2018. BBC News. 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Honorary Recorder - Preston City Council". 23 September 2021. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.