Old Bailey

American

[bey-lee] / ˈbeɪ li /

noun

the main criminal court of London, England.

Old Bailey British

noun

the chief court exercising criminal jurisdiction in London; the Central Criminal Court of England

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Giving evidence at the Old Bailey in London, Motin said he was told by somebody in the shipping company that a similar vessel experienced a "sudden rudder blockage".

From BBC

Morgan arrived at the Old Bailey accompanied by five mental health nurses who have been supporting him.

From BBC

The 59-year-old was "highly trained" and had a "constellation of information" telling him he needed to act but the Old Bailey heard he did the opposite and failed to avert the collision.

From BBC

He has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial at London's Old Bailey court which is expected to last several weeks.

From Barron's

A second fraud conviction at the Old Bailey in London in 1975 saw him enter prison for 12 months.

From BBC

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