AGM of the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund

  • Posted on: 7 July 2014
  • By: Hugh Toler

On the 7th July, I was in the dock of the Old Bailey along with several other Masters to attend the AGM of the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund.  This charity endeavours to assist offenders who on release from prison are in need of assistance for their rehabilitation.  As we sat amongst the papers of a trial featuring a grisly murder, a very brave lady gave a moving story of how she found herself in dire straits on finishing her sentence and was set on the right course by the fund.  It is very sad to see someone go off the rails entirely through their own inabilities to manage their lives yet reassuring when they can be helped in a small way to start again in right direction.  Afterwards we enjoyed a reception where we caught up with news of our fellow Masters.