Julian Myerscough
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Julian Myerscough was born 1962 in Bolton
, Lancashire
and is a writer, record producer
(of reissues of Edwardian music hall) and broadcaster
, contributor for BBC Radio 4
. He was educated at the University of London
and at the University of East Anglia
. He is a law lecturer at the Norwich Law School
of the University of East Anglia
. He lives in Lowestoft
, Suffolk
.
A recent publication: "Fragson: The Triumphs and the Tragedy" by Andrew Lamb
and Julian Myerscough (ISBN 0-9524149-4-5) about the celebrated anglo-French entertainer Harry Fragson
is typical of the authors' insight, academic rigour and good humour.
In June 2009, Myerscough was arrested on charges of child pornography. He was charged in November 2009 for 16 counts of making (that is, viewing) indecent images of children (for UK legal pornographic usage that is persons who are under the age of 18 or might be considered to look under the age of 18) and one count of possessing an indecent image of children. Myerscough first appeared in court when the case was heard by Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 17, 2009 (a formal stage before any plea is made.) Myerscough claimed the charges would be defended "with rigour".
On 29 December 2009 at Ipswich Crown Court Myerscough pleaded not guilty to all charges, his counsel making an outline defence statement which contained an "absolute" defence; consequently a further premlinary hearing is to be held at Ipswich in March 2010 to arrange a full trial (if need be) some time in the summer of 2010.
The full trial commenced on Monday 1 November 2010 where Myerscough denied 16 offences of making indecent images (thatis, downloading or viewing) of children (that is under the age of 18 years) between 1999 and June 17 last year and four offences of possessing indecent images of children. Part way through the trial Myerscough formally dismissed his barrister and decided to represent himself which was his intent all along. On Wednesday 17 November 2010 Myerscough gave his closing speech amidst controversy as to the procedure by the Crown, widely reported in the press.
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and is a writer, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
(of reissues of Edwardian music hall) and broadcaster
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
, contributor for BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
. He was educated at the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
and at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
. He is a law lecturer at the Norwich Law School
Norwich Law School
UEA Law School, founded in 1977, is a school within the University of East Anglia, dedicated to research and teaching in law. It is located in , a seventeenth century mansion situated on the edge of the UEA campus.- Students and courses :...
of the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
. He lives in Lowestoft
Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a town in the English county of Suffolk. The town is on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly point of the United Kingdom. It is north-east of London, north-east of Ipswich and south-east of Norwich...
, Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
.
A recent publication: "Fragson: The Triumphs and the Tragedy" by Andrew Lamb
Andrew Lamb (writer)
Andrew Martin Lamb is an English writer, musicologist and broadcaster, known for his expertise in light music and musical theatre.-Biography:Lamb was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, on 23 September 1942, the son of Harry Lamb, a schoolmaster, and his wife Winifred, née Emmott...
and Julian Myerscough (ISBN 0-9524149-4-5) about the celebrated anglo-French entertainer Harry Fragson
Harry Fragson
Harry Fragson was a British music hall singer and comedian, born in Soho, London. While living in Paris, he developed an act involving impressions of French music hall performers, which gradually became popular, allowing him to introduce his own material. He came back to London in 1905 and became...
is typical of the authors' insight, academic rigour and good humour.
In June 2009, Myerscough was arrested on charges of child pornography. He was charged in November 2009 for 16 counts of making (that is, viewing) indecent images of children (for UK legal pornographic usage that is persons who are under the age of 18 or might be considered to look under the age of 18) and one count of possessing an indecent image of children. Myerscough first appeared in court when the case was heard by Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 17, 2009 (a formal stage before any plea is made.) Myerscough claimed the charges would be defended "with rigour".
On 29 December 2009 at Ipswich Crown Court Myerscough pleaded not guilty to all charges, his counsel making an outline defence statement which contained an "absolute" defence; consequently a further premlinary hearing is to be held at Ipswich in March 2010 to arrange a full trial (if need be) some time in the summer of 2010.
The full trial commenced on Monday 1 November 2010 where Myerscough denied 16 offences of making indecent images (thatis, downloading or viewing) of children (that is under the age of 18 years) between 1999 and June 17 last year and four offences of possessing indecent images of children. Part way through the trial Myerscough formally dismissed his barrister and decided to represent himself which was his intent all along. On Wednesday 17 November 2010 Myerscough gave his closing speech amidst controversy as to the procedure by the Crown, widely reported in the press.
External links
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/beyond/factsheets/makhist/makhist8_prog12a.shtml
- http://www.uea.ac.uk/law/People/Academic/JMyerscough
- http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/content/lowestoftjournal/news/story.aspx?brand=LOWOnline&category=NEWS&tBrand=lowonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED06%20Nov%202009%2009:31:12:430
- http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/child_porn_charges_denied_by_uea_law_lecturer_1_716171
- http://www.waveneyadvertiser24.co.uk/news/i_ve_got_nothing_to_hide_lowestoft_man_rejects_retrial_1_728852