So are you questioning QC? It is quite a statement he has made. As far as I can see he hasn’t misled us so far. Ever hopeful that this case makes history and mistakes like this never happen again
What I am telling you is based on what I have been told and shown, and represents my interpretation of such. The person I refer to is not within the CCRC, and for all I and he/she knows, Jeremy's application could be rejected today, or next week or next month. That's the best I can do.
There are certain details I cannot provide now as it would compromise my source, but I may elaborate in the coming months, depending on what happens.
What I will say is that there are supporters of Jeremy's, including some who have seen what I have seen, who are going round saying he will definitely be released next year and they express wonderment that the CCRC has not already referred his case to the Court of Appeal, such is the strength of the evidence - as they see it. I think those supporters are foolish. As I stated at the outset of this thread, I expect that this will not be Jeremy's last Christmas in prison. (Of course, I could be the one who is wrong).
Conversely, I think those on the guilt side who dismiss the possibility of a referral may come out looking foolish. There are signs I have seen and heard that there are people within the CCRC who are keen to make a second referral to the Court of Appeal in this case, but that does not mean a referral will happen. Furthermore, it's worth re-emphasising that even if a referral happens, that does not mean the convictions will be overturned. The sneers of the guilt camp may be vindicated, if not at this stage, then ultimately.
Unfortunately, this is one of those cases where, in all respects and on most points, I cannot help but sound like a Liberal Democrat trying to explain what he thinks. It's just the way it is.