Mr Justice Hilliard

Mr Justice Hilliard is a judge presiding over notable legal proceedings. He recently sentenced Robert Bush, a funeral director from Hull, to 20 years in prison for severe misconduct. Bush was found guilty of leaving dozens of bodies in his mortuary in a state of decay and providing incorrect ashes to grieving families, committing 67 offenses over 12 years. In a separate high-profile case, Mr Justice Hilliard discharged the jury in the trial of two men accused of murdering former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. He cited legal reasons for the discharge, stating that a retrial would be necessary, expressing his reluctance and disappointment to the jurors. These cases highlight his involvement in matters of significant public interest and legal complexity, ranging from grave offenses against the deceased and bereaved families to serious criminal trials.