Stephen Harding (barrister) explained

Stephen Harding
Occupation:Barrister

Stephen Mark Harding QC, LL.B was Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Isle of Man and ex officio Member of the Legislative Council from 2011 to 2016.[1]

He was suspended from this role and charged with perjury.[2]

The jury in his first trial failed to reach a verdict. A retrial was pursued, however the jury again failed to reach a verdict. No further proceedings were taken.

He retired in 2016, citing ill-health as a result of the ‘strain’ of the proceedings.

Notes and References

  1. News: AG to give evidence to committee . . 11 May 2011 . 29 October 2011.
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-26018369 Isle of Man Attorney General retrial jury sworn in - BBC News