Judge Hellerstein is renowned among practitioners for his 'stubborn streak' and 'an often unorthodox approach to running his courtroom.' His rulings often reflect a gut instinct rather than a strict adherence to the law.
The Guardian view on private prosecutions: access to justice should not depend on people's ability to pay | Editorial
Private criminal prosecutions allow individuals, companies, or charities to seek justice, but can also lead to abuse, as shown by the Post Office's 918 successful prosecutions.