[4] In January 2009 Stephens presided over the trial of James Hopkins accused of murdering Ms Browne, a transsexual prostitute based in Marylebone.

[5] Hopkins was found guilty of the murder of Browne who had a number of celebrities among her clients.

"[7] The court heard that Hopkins' palm prints were found on the Sun and another publication in a plastic bag on the floor.

[8] Browne lived in a flat at 6b Gosfield Street, Marylebone, London, and advertised for clients in phone kiosks and newspapers including the Sunday Sport.

[9] Police launched a murder inquiry after Browne's body was found in her central London flat in W1 on 28 February 1997.