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Case: HCA/2025/223/XC

Robert Paulin v HM Advocate

Livestreaming of the Criminal Appeal Court

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About this case

Case name

Robert Paulin v HM Advocate

Case reference

HCA/2025/223/XC

Type of appeal

Appeal against Conviction and Sentence

Date of hearing

Thursday 18 December 2025

Time of hearing

10:30 until conclusion

Judges

  • Lord Justice General
  • Lord Doherty
  • Lady Wise

Counsel for the Appellant (Rpbert Paulin)

Kelly Duling