Subject: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request – Historical Court Records and Administrative Records Relating to William ("Billy") Buckler (1988–1989)
From: Sion Buckler
Direction: sent
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00 UTC
Institution: Ministry of Justice / HMCTS
Refs: none
Archive id: gm-19fcf6f5f7a5a80a
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Dear Sir/Madam,

This is a separate Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.

It is distinct from my earlier request under your reference 260607013
(submitted 7 June 2026), which concerned the location and access options
for historical court records relating to Great House Farm, Mary
Williams/Buckler, Western Ground Rents and BP (focusing on the 1915, 1955
and 1962 possession proceedings and title/equitable interest evidence).

This new request is limited solely to records of the hearing (or hearings)
at Barry Magistrates Court in late January 1989 at which the Crown
Prosecution Service withdrew the charge arising from the allegation of 29
April 1988 as being “out of time.”

I write under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request recorded
information relating to criminal proceedings involving *William Beverly
("Billy") Buckler* arising from events connected with the eviction and
demolition of *Great House Farm (Ty Mawr), Llandough, Vale of Glamorgan*,
during 1988–1989.

I am seeking administrative and recorded information concerning the
handling of these proceedings, rather than personal data contained within
individual case files.

Specifically, I request copies of, or access to, any recorded information
held concerning:

   1.

   The prosecution in which a charge dating from *29 April 1988* alleging
   threatening words or behaviour was withdrawn because the proceedings were
   considered *"out of time."*
   2.

   Any records identifying:
   - the court in which that decision was made;
      - the date of the hearing;
      - the prosecutor involved (reported contemporaneously as *Mr Jeff
      Clarke*);
      - the legal basis upon which the summons was determined to be out of
      time.
   3.

   Records relating to Billy Buckler's appearances before the courts
during *January–March
   1989*, including any surviving:
   - cause lists;
      - court registers;
      - hearing lists;
      - minute books;
      - court log books;
      - bench records;
      - administrative case records;
      - listing records;
      - prosecution correspondence;
      - disposal records; or similar recorded information.
   4.

   Records concerning the proceedings heard in *Cardiff on or about 23
   March 1989*, including recorded information showing:
   - the charges before the court;
      - which charges were proceeded with;
      - which charges were withdrawn or discontinued;
      - the sentence imposed;
      - any recorded fine;
      - any credit given for time already spent in custody.
   5.

   Records concerning charges arising from the *November 1988 eviction of
   Great House Farm*, including allegations of assault and wanton and
   furious driving.
   6.

   Any recorded information concerning:
   - remand or custody records;
      - warrants;
      - bail conditions;
      - injunction-related court administration;
      - any order restricting Billy Buckler from approaching Great House
      Farm.
   7.

   Any retention, destruction or disposal records relating to the above
   court files, including:
   - destruction schedules;
      - retention schedules;
      - disposal certificates;
      - archive transfer records;
      - accession records;
      - file movement records;
      - records identifying when and under what authority any files were
      destroyed or transferred.
   8.

   Any file references, case numbers, register entries or archive
   references relating to these proceedings, even where the substantive files
   no longer survive.

If any of the requested information has been transferred to another body,
such as the relevant archive service or another part of HM Courts &
Tribunals Service or the Ministry of Justice, please identify the receiving
body and any known reference numbers.

If any information is withheld, please specify the exemption relied upon,
explain why it applies, and disclose all reasonably segregable information.

If some parts of this request are more readily available than others, I
would be grateful if those could be disclosed without waiting for the
remainder.

Regards,


Sion Buckler (Ret'd Sergeant)

Royal Signals Cyber and Electronic Warfare Professional and Life Member