Judge explains why she refused to stand down

Mrs Justice Whipple says those appearing before the courts cannot choose their judges

A High Court judge has explained why she refused to disqualify herself from hearing an application to extend the custody time limit for a man accused of attempted murder and firearms offences.

Last week, the defendant’s counsel, Sarah Forshaw QC, asked Mrs Justice Whipple to recuse herself from hearing the application, arguing that for her to hear the re…