Judge tells barristers to warn court of anything liable to cause trial delays 

After collapse of Bray murder trial, judge says courts will need explanation for trials being listed for more than three weeks

speaking at the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Paul McDermott also said extra jurors could be enlisted in case difficulties should arise preventing some jurors from remaining for the end of the trial. Picture: Niall Carson

Following the collapse of the Bray Boxing Club murder trial, a judge has warned barristers that they must tell the court in advance of any issues that are likely to cause delay in a trial.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott, speaking at the Central Criminal Court, said if barristers expect a trial to last more than three weeks, they must submit the reasons in writing to the court.