“LEGAL PERSONNEL- A CRIMINAL CASE EVALUATION STUDY – Outline of Ian Huntley case – Assess the relationships between the roles of Barristers and Solicitors – The role of Barristers in Ian Huntley Case – General similarities and differences between Barristers and Solicitors – Critically evaluate the process of judicial appointments – The role of the judge in Ian Huntley Case”

The prosecutor Barrister in Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr case was Richard Latham, who opened the case saying there was strong evidence that, Ian Huntley killed the girls and tried to hide it. His role was to present arguments that condemn Huntley and Carr.

The prosecutor introduced evidence (fingerprints, red t-shirts), cross-examined Huntley and Carr. He also examined witnesses who saw the girls.

After 3 weeks, Huntley confessed he killed the girls, but it was accidental. However Latham closed his argument saying that, Holly couldnt have drowned in a bath with Jessica and Huntley near her….(short extract)