The Archive · 1939

Petitioner Did Not Object

Asked whether Mr. Kelly had ever objected to Mr, Robertson hearing the ease, witness replied in the negative. Me also stated that Mr. Kelly had never objected to charges 4 and 5 being joined.

Mr. Kelly, witness continued, was present throughout the trial. Asked What procedure was followed when Jan arrest was made by a constable, witness stated that the arrest must be recorded and that an FOR. (Arst Information report) must also be made out.

Motorcar diaries, witness stated, were not sent to headquarters but to the officer in charge of each sta-

Tu fetorring to personal diaries once more, witness said that their primary function was fo safeguard the orective and that, as a rule, these diaries did not go further than to the genier detective in the station, "Asked for the reason for his presence at the trial, witness said that was there to safeguard the interests of Mr. Kelly and to assist him if necessary. In reply to a further question, witness stated that in his. opinion, Mr. Robertson was fair and unbiased towards Mr, Kelly during the trial.

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