Rape trial delayed by barristers’ strike

An accused rapist saw his trial delayed for three weeks due to the ongoing barrister strike. Theodore Mkuzi, 41, is accused of two counts of rape, attempted rape and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent on 3 January this year. His weeklong trial was due to start at Southwark Crown Court today (Mon) but his barrister was absent as the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) strike continues. Judge Dafna Spiro said: ‘Once again there is no defence advocate due to the…