A date has been set for a trial at crown court, but a letter has been recieved advising that the case has been listed for a pre trial review a week before the original trial date. What is a pre trial review, and why is it an offence if you don't attend with the risk of being arrested??????
they need to check that all the necessary witnesses are informed and available, that all evidence and disclosure is up to date.. basically to check that the trial will go ahead with no hiccups.