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Black, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice: HL 21 Jan 2009

The appellant complained that the system for considering the release of a life prisoner did not comply with the Convention when the decision was made by the Secretary of State and not by the Parole Board, or the court. The Board had recommended his release, but that had been overriden by the respondent. had not … Continue reading Black, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice: HL 21 Jan 2009

Pilgrim, Regina (on the Application of) v Parole Board and Another: Admn 9 May 2008

The prisoner appealed refusal of his release under licence. Being a long term prisoner he was to be considered for release after half his sentence was complete under the 1991 Act. Judges: Saunders J Citations: [2008] EWHC 1019 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1991 35(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Prisons Updated: 22 August … Continue reading Pilgrim, Regina (on the Application of) v Parole Board and Another: Admn 9 May 2008

Regina v Van Hoogstraten: CACD 12 Dec 2003

The prosecution appealed against the refusal of the crown court to remit the case for retrial. Held: The court had no jurisdiction to entertain an appeal against this ruling because it was not within the ambit of section 29(2) of the 1996 Act. That may be satisfactory because it seemed to be common ground that … Continue reading Regina v Van Hoogstraten: CACD 12 Dec 2003