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Regina v Mattey, Regina v Queeley: CACD 13 Oct 1994

The admission of written evidence for the defendant under the section was to be decided on the civil standard of the balance of probabilities. Citations: Ind Summary 24-Oct-1994, Times 13-Oct-1994, Gazette 09-Nov-1994 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 23 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Evidence Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.87296

Regina v Allen (Brian Roger): CACD 13 Oct 1999

The legislation encompassed the failure to pay tax as a benefit accrued through criminal activity, and therefore a court could order forfeiture of the proceeds of the crime, even though the wrong-doer might remain liable for the unpaid taxes in civil law. The possibility of such double liability was not relevant to the criminal proceedings. … Continue reading Regina v Allen (Brian Roger): CACD 13 Oct 1999

Regina v McLoughlin; Regina v Newell: CACD 18 Feb 2014

In each case the appellant had been convicted of particularly serious murders and had been given whole life terms. They now appealed saying that such sentences were incompatible with their human rights after the ruling of the ECHR Grand Chamber in Vinter v UK. Held: The appeals failed. Judges: Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, LCJ; Sir … Continue reading Regina v McLoughlin; Regina v Newell: CACD 18 Feb 2014

Ahmad and Another v Regina: CACD 2 Mar 2012

The defendants appealed against confiscation orders each for more than andpound;92 million said to have been derived from a substantial fraud. Held: The appeals succeeded. Sums which had been paid into banks as the result of a purported sale of goods by a buffer company in the course of a carousel fraud generating false claims … Continue reading Ahmad and Another v Regina: CACD 2 Mar 2012

Adair, Regina v: CACD 16 Mar 2018

Solicitor General’s application to refer sentences to this court under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as being unduly lenient. Citations: [2018] EWCA Crim 1170 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 19 October 2022; Ref: scu.624003

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department, ex parte Bateman – Regina v Same ex parte Howse: QBD 5 May 1993

Compensation for a wrongful imprisonment should include circumstances of miscarriage of justice as well as pardons. A magistrate is not a public authority. The threshold of exceptionality is high: ‘It was essentially a question for the Secretary of State as to what he regarded as an exceptional case. It is difficult to imagine circumstances in … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department, ex parte Bateman – Regina v Same ex parte Howse: QBD 5 May 1993

Director of Public Prosecutions v Hopkins: Admn 18 Jan 2013

Prosecutor’s appeal by way of case stated against the decision of Bristol Justices to acquit the respondent of a charge of assault, contrary to section 29 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. Judges: Mr Justice Mitting Citations: [2013] EWHC 193 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 19 October 2022; Ref: scu.471018

Glatt v Sinclair: CA 23 Nov 2011

Appeal against the order of Kenneth Parker J made on 4 November 2010 whereby he dismissed the appellant’s application for permission to continue an action for breach of duty against the respondent, a receiver appointed by the court pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act 1988. Judges: Ward, Lloyd, Kitchin LJJ Citations: [2011] EWCA Civ 1317 … Continue reading Glatt v Sinclair: CA 23 Nov 2011

McCann and Others, Regina v: CACD 11 Dec 2020

Whether whole life order appropriate on sentencing for serious sexual offences. Judges: Lord Burnett of Maldon CJ, Dame Victoria Sharp P, Fulford LJ, Choudhury, Cutts JJ Citations: [2020] WLR(D) 675, [2020] EWCA Crim 1676 Links: Bailii, WLRD, Judiciary Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 35 36 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Applied – Burinskas, Regina v, … Continue reading McCann and Others, Regina v: CACD 11 Dec 2020

Fearnley v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 10 Jun 2005

The defendant appealed his conviction for driving with excess alcohol. He said that the machine used to measure his breath alcohol was not of the type approved by the Secretary of State. Held: There was a presumption that the Intoximeter used was type approved. The defendant had brought no evidence to suggest otherwise. The magistrates … Continue reading Fearnley v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 10 Jun 2005

Regina v Wood, Fitzsimmons: CACD 10 Oct 1997

If the defence could show a proper need to cross examine a witness giving evidence under the section as to a reason for a witness’ non-attendance, the defence should be given that opportunity. Citations: [1997] EWCA Crim 2422, [1998] Crim LR 213 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 23 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited … Continue reading Regina v Wood, Fitzsimmons: CACD 10 Oct 1997

Regina v Roberts and Roberts: CACD 2 May 1998

The two defendants appealed convictions for assault. Police officers made statements, but then at the request of the defence produced video evidence. The police officer who prepared the commentary on the video had amended his statement in the light of the video. The defendants complained that the officer should not have been allowed event to … Continue reading Regina v Roberts and Roberts: CACD 2 May 1998

Regina v Foxley: CACD 9 Feb 1995

Written statements can be admissible at trial with the protections given by the section without being supported by oral evidence. An inference of the personal knowledge of the maker of statement is permissible. Citations: Ind Summary 03-Apr-1995, Times 09-Feb-1995, [1995] 2 Cr App R 523 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 24(1)(ii) Jurisdiction: England and Wales … Continue reading Regina v Foxley: CACD 9 Feb 1995

Regina v Lockley; Regina v Corah: CACD 15 Jun 1995

On a retrial, evidence from a transcript of the first trial is admissible. The alleged confession to a cell mate who boasted of deceptiveness is to be supported in court. Citations: Independent 15-Jun-1995, Times 27-Jun-1995 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 23 24 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Evidence Updated: 08 October 2022; Ref: scu.87207

Regina v Williams; Attorney General’s Reference No 40 of 2011: CACD 2 Sep 2011

The AG sought leave to appeal against a sentence of two years imprisonment suspended after the defendant’s conviction for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Held: In considering the appropriate length of sentence was two and a half years or more, the notion of suspending the term should not have even been considered. Judges: Pitchford … Continue reading Regina v Williams; Attorney General’s Reference No 40 of 2011: CACD 2 Sep 2011

Equality and Human Rights Commission v Prime Minister and Others: Admn 3 Oct 2011

The defendant had published a set of guidelines for intelligence officers called upon to detain and interrogate suspects. The defendant said that the guidelines could only be tested against individual real life cases, and that the court should not answer hypothetical questions. The objection lay to reactions to anticipated torture and mistreatment by third party … Continue reading Equality and Human Rights Commission v Prime Minister and Others: Admn 3 Oct 2011

Attorney General’s Reference No 7 of 2011: CACD 7 Mar 2011

The court was asked how the judge should approach offences committed under the Sexual Offences Act 1956 in the context of the Definitive Guidelines under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. It raises the important point as to how the judge should approach the totality where there has, over a considerable period, been a variety of … Continue reading Attorney General’s Reference No 7 of 2011: CACD 7 Mar 2011

Regina v Weekes: CACD 11 Jan 1999

The defendant appealed his sentence of 15 months imprisonment for having a bladed article in a public place. Held: Given his record for previous similar offences, a prison sentence was inevitable, but fifteen months was too long, given that even in the altercation which had taken place, the blades were not produced. Nine months substituted. … Continue reading Regina v Weekes: CACD 11 Jan 1999

Regina v Bartle and The Commissioner Of Police For The Metropolis and Others Ex Parte Pinochet Ugarte, Regina v Evans and Another and The Commissioner of Police For The Metropolis and Others (No 1): HL 22 Nov 1998

The government of Spain had issued an arrest warrant and application for extradition in respect of Pinochet Ugarte for his alleged crimes whilst president of Chile. He was arrested in England. He pleaded that he had immunity from prosecution. Held: A head of state’s immunity from prosecution extends only to official acts performed in exercise … Continue reading Regina v Bartle and The Commissioner Of Police For The Metropolis and Others Ex Parte Pinochet Ugarte, Regina v Evans and Another and The Commissioner of Police For The Metropolis and Others (No 1): HL 22 Nov 1998

Regina v M (Witness Statement): CACD 20 Feb 2003

The defendant appealed his conviction for murder. The principal witness’ statement had been allowed to be read to the jury after the witness had claimed to be afraid of giving evidence. Held: There was no general principle which would operate against admitting evidence in this way. Luca did not establish a rule to which there … Continue reading Regina v M (Witness Statement): CACD 20 Feb 2003

London Borough of Croydon v Pinch A Pound (UK) Ltd: Admn 14 Dec 2010

The authority appealed against dismissal of its summons against the defendant accusing it of selling knives unlawfully to purchasers under 18. The magistrates had found that the defendant had exercised due diligence. Judges: Pill LJ, Roderick Evans J Citations: [2010] EWHC 3283 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 141A Crime Updated: 31 August … Continue reading London Borough of Croydon v Pinch A Pound (UK) Ltd: Admn 14 Dec 2010

Re X: Admn 22 Apr 2004

Judges: Davis J Citations: [2004] EWHC 861 (Admin), [2004] 3 WLR 906, [2005] QB 133, [2004] 3 All ER 1077, [2004] ACD 51 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Practice Updated: 27 August 2022; Ref: scu.195906

Regina v Davies (Derrick): CACD 6 Nov 2003

The defendant was convicted of having in his possession goods bearing a a sign identical to or likely to be mistaken for a registered trademark. A confiscation order was made, which he now appealed. Held: Under section 71, a person benefitted from the offence if he obtained property as a result of or inconnection with … Continue reading Regina v Davies (Derrick): CACD 6 Nov 2003

Regina v Montilla, Newbury etc: CACD 3 Nov 2003

The Crown appealed a decision that a conviction under subsection 2 required proof that the money the disposal of which the defendant was accused to have assisted was in fact the proceeds of drug trafficking. Held: Subsections 1 and 2 were clearly differently worded. Under section 1 it was necessary to prove that the goods … Continue reading Regina v Montilla, Newbury etc: CACD 3 Nov 2003

Bohannan, Regina v: CACD 21 Sep 2010

The court granted to the prosecutor leave to appeal as unduly lenient against the sentence of three years imprisonment imposed on the defendant for misconduct in public office. As a police offiocer with access to police information systems he had supplied sensitive and confidential information to criminal associates in return for cocaine.. Judges: Leveson LJ, … Continue reading Bohannan, Regina v: CACD 21 Sep 2010

Attorney General Reference Nos 1 and 6 of 2008: CACD 4 Mar 2008

The AG referred two case of sentencing for possession of false identity documents. Citations: [2008] EWCA Crim 677 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 36 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – John, Regina v CACD 19-Aug-2008 The defendant was convicted of possession of false identity documents, and sentenced to fifteen months imprisonment. … Continue reading Attorney General Reference Nos 1 and 6 of 2008: CACD 4 Mar 2008

White and Others v Regina: CACD 5 May 2010

The defendants appealed against confiscation orders made after a finding that they had been involved (separately) in the smuggling of tobacco, suggesting a conflict between the 1992 Regulations and the Directive. Held: The appeals variously failed and succeeded according to their facts. A person obtains a pecuniary advantage by evading duty or VAT even though … Continue reading White and Others v Regina: CACD 5 May 2010

Daltel Europe Ltd and others v Makki and others: CA 28 Feb 2006

The defendant had breached freezing orders and had verified statements put before the court without honestly believing them. He now challenged the subsequent contempt proceedings saying that they were criminal within section 25 of the 1988 Act and hearsay evidence should not have been allowed. Held: The use of section 25 was confined to the … Continue reading Daltel Europe Ltd and others v Makki and others: CA 28 Feb 2006

Regina v Poulton; Regina v Celaire: CACD 24 Oct 2002

The applicants appealed sentences for possession of offensive weapons. Held: The court gave guidance on the issues of relevance in sentencing. The court should follow the Sentencing Advisory Panel in considering the intentions of the defendant. Particular aggravations might be the specific planned use, any racial aggravation, or being under the influence of drugs. As … Continue reading Regina v Poulton; Regina v Celaire: CACD 24 Oct 2002

Regina v Lea (Attorney-General’s Reference No 82 of 2000); Regina v Shatwell: CACD 28 Jan 2002

The defendants had been tried in cases where the prosecution had employed leading counsel. The defendants had been refused similar representation. They complained that this created an inequality of arms, and an unfair trial under Human Rights law. The question also arose as to the maximum sentence allowable after a re-trial ordered by the Court … Continue reading Regina v Lea (Attorney-General’s Reference No 82 of 2000); Regina v Shatwell: CACD 28 Jan 2002

Regina v Ghadamia: CACD 21 May 1997

The defendant’s mortgage debts are to be disregarded when looking at whether or not to make a confiscation order, but are not to be disregarded when making a costs order. The two questions look at the defendant’s circumstances from different points of view. Citations: Times 21-May-1997 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Part VI Jurisdiction: England … Continue reading Regina v Ghadamia: CACD 21 May 1997

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Fire Brigades Union and Others: QBD 24 May 1994

The Home Secretary was under no duty to bring the new statutory CICB scheme into force on any particular date. He was free to continue to use his own. The court refused to order a judicial review. Judges: Staughton LJ and Buckley J Citations: Times 30-May-1994, Independent 24-May-1994 Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 17(1) 108 … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Fire Brigades Union and Others: QBD 24 May 1994

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Fire Brigades Union and Others: CA 10 Nov 1994

The Home Secretary’s non-statutory scheme for the compensation for criminal injuries was unlawful pending implementation of the Act. It amounted to an abuse of power. He had power to delay implementing the new Act, with no duty to bring it into force, but could not in the interim introduce a scheme which differed radically from … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Fire Brigades Union and Others: CA 10 Nov 1994

Regina v H Regina v W Regina v M: CACD 6 Jul 2001

The witness had given three statements to police officers. Some time before the trial, the defendant was released, and the witness gave a further statement declining to give evidence on the basis that he was frightened for himself and his family of reprisals. By the time of the trial, it had been three months since … Continue reading Regina v H Regina v W Regina v M: CACD 6 Jul 2001

Rowe, Regina v: CACD 4 Nov 2008

Adequacy of the judge’s directions as to images deleted from a computer disc. Judges: Lord Judge LCJ, Swift, Cranston JJ Citations: [2008] EWCA Crim 2712, (2008) 172 JP 585 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 160(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime Updated: 26 July 2022; Ref: scu.278291

Sinclair In her Capacity As the Former Receiver v Glatt Executors of Estate of Glatt and Glatt and Glatt: CA 13 Mar 2009

The court considered the recovery of expenses by a receiver appointed to administer assets of money launderer. The receiver sought to exercise a lien over assets held for the prisoner by the prison to recover the costs of the receivership after the defendant’s conviction for money laundering. The defendant’s wife intervened, seeking to assert her … Continue reading Sinclair In her Capacity As the Former Receiver v Glatt Executors of Estate of Glatt and Glatt and Glatt: CA 13 Mar 2009

Regina v Hardwick: CACD 28 Feb 2001

The judge has a discretion as to the admission of the written statement made by a witness who had died before trial. Held: The circumstances must vary, according not least to the nature of the issue on which the deceased’s evidence was required. Simple rules could not always apply, but sufficient and proper warning should … Continue reading Regina v Hardwick: CACD 28 Feb 2001

Attorney General’s Reference No 61 of 2007 (Madden): CACD 4 Jul 2007

The defendant had been found guilty of wounding with intent. The AG now appealed saying that the 3 years sentence of imprisonment was inadequate. He had attacked another man outside a oub with a knife. He had a previous offence involving an attack outside a pub with a bottle. He was a serving private in … Continue reading Attorney General’s Reference No 61 of 2007 (Madden): CACD 4 Jul 2007

Enfield London Borough Council v Argos Ltd: Admn 24 Jun 2008

The defendant company had been accused of selling a bladed article to a youth making a test purchase. The prosecutor now appealed by way of case stated raising the question as to whether a reasonable precaution taken after a test case conducted by the trading standards of a local authority necessarily discloses a failure to … Continue reading Enfield London Borough Council v Argos Ltd: Admn 24 Jun 2008

In re O’Donoghue: CA 4 Nov 2004

Appeal against refusal of certificate of inadequacy. Held: On an application by the defendant under section 17, the High Court should survey the present value of all the defendant’s property, whether acquired before or after the making of the confiscation order. Citations: [2004] EWCA Civ 1800 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 83(1) Jurisdiction: … Continue reading In re O’Donoghue: CA 4 Nov 2004

Clibery, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 30 Jul 2007

The claimant sought judicial review of a decision of the Home Secretary, to refuse his application for compensation. He had first been convicted and imprisoned and then had his conviction quashed. The respondent did not think that the conviction was quashed for some new fact discovered demonstrating innocence. The claimant victim had been shown later … Continue reading Clibery, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 30 Jul 2007

Crown Prosecution Service v MN: Admn 21 Nov 2005

Application by the Crown Prosecution Service for the appointment of a receiver under section 80 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA No 3 of 2000) and in the Family Division hearing ancillary relief proceedings. Judges: Munby J Citations: [2005] EWHC 2622 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Crime, … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service v MN: Admn 21 Nov 2005

Regina (Niazi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 9 Jul 2008

The claimants sought to challenge decisions to restrict payments made to victims of miscarriages of justice. A discretionary scheme had been stopped, and payments of applicants’ costs had been restricted to Legal Help rates. Held: The simple existence of a voluntary scheme could not create a legitimate expectation of its continuance. For the doctrine to … Continue reading Regina (Niazi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 9 Jul 2008

Escobar v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 6 Mar 2008

Appeal against terms of a confiscation order. Whether when making an order under section 83 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 for the reduction of the sum payable under a confiscation order, the Crown Court has no power to fix a time for payment. Citations: [2008] EWHC 422 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act … Continue reading Escobar v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 6 Mar 2008

Revenue and Customs Prosecution Service v Kearney: Admn 27 Feb 2007

The Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office appealed by way of case stated from a decision of the Crown Court to extend by four months the time limit available to pay a confiscation order made under section 71 of the 1988 Act. The question was whether the Crown Court had jurisdiction to vary or extend the … Continue reading Revenue and Customs Prosecution Service v Kearney: Admn 27 Feb 2007

Raissi, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 22 Feb 2007

The claimant sought judicial review of a refusal to make an ex gratia payment for his imprisonment whilst successfully resisting extradition proceedings. Terrorist connections had been suggested, but the judge made an explicit finding that at no stage had any evidence been produced. Held: The 1988 Act provided only limited circumstances for a payment, but … Continue reading Raissi, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 22 Feb 2007

McManus, Regina v: CANI 19 Oct 2006

A-G’s appeal against sentence of 15 months Custody Probation following the defendant’s conviction for causing death by careless driving having consumed excess alcohol. Judges: Nicholson LJ. Campbell LJ and Coghlin J Citations: [2006] NICA 39 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988, Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 14(1)(b) Northern Ireland, Criminal Sentencing Updated: 08 … Continue reading McManus, Regina v: CANI 19 Oct 2006

O’Donnell, Regina v: CANI 19 Oct 2006

The Attorney General sought to appeal against the defendant’s sentence for blackmail, saying that it ( Custody Probation Order of 6 years, consisting of 4 and a half years’ imprisonment followed by 18 months on probation) was unduly lenient. Judges: Nicholson LJ, Campbell LJ and Coghlin J Citations: [2006] NICA 38 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal … Continue reading O’Donnell, Regina v: CANI 19 Oct 2006

Attorney General Reference No 97 of 2006: CACD 19 Oct 2006

Application by the Attorney General for leave to refer to this court under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 a sentence imposed on this offender on the grounds that it is unduly lenient. The sentence was one of 2 years’ imprisonment imposed concurrently on the offender in respect of two offences of possessing … Continue reading Attorney General Reference No 97 of 2006: CACD 19 Oct 2006

Valentine v Regina: CACD 10 Nov 2006

The defendant appealed his sentence for conspiracy to supply counterfeit drugs. Held: The defendant need only serve the sentence if he failed to pay a penalty which the court had decided he could afford to pay. Appeal dismissed. Judges: Scott Baker LJ, Holland J, Loraine-Smith J Citations: [2006] EWCA Crim 2717 Links: Bailii Statutes: Medicines … Continue reading Valentine v Regina: CACD 10 Nov 2006

Suchedina v Regina; similar: CACD 27 Oct 2006

Four defendants appealed convictions in money laundering cases. The first defendant operated a money exchange through which substantial volumes of cash were moved, but claimed that he believed the money to have been honestly acquired. Held: Saik now meant that the requirement was for actual suspicion, not mere reasonable cause for suspicion. However in this … Continue reading Suchedina v Regina; similar: CACD 27 Oct 2006

Capewell v Customs and Excise and Another (No 2): CA 29 Jul 2005

The Commissioners had been appointed as receiver of the claimant’s assets. The receivership was later discharged, but should have been discharged earlier, the court had the power not only to calculate the level of remuneration but also who should be responsible for making payment. In this case the commissioner should bear some of the cost. … Continue reading Capewell v Customs and Excise and Another (No 2): CA 29 Jul 2005

J v Crown Prosecution Service: CA 24 Jun 2005

The defendant had been made subject to a criminal restraint order so as to preserve his assets pending the outcome of criminal proceedings. He complained that the order affected property which was not his. Held: Such an order could cover property which he had obtained for the benefit of somebody else. What was required was … Continue reading J v Crown Prosecution Service: CA 24 Jun 2005

Brooker v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 12 Apr 2005

Appeal against conviction for having bladed article, being a blunt butter knife without a point. Held: The appeal failed. The section made an unqualified reference to a ‘bladed article’. Davies did not establish that only sharp objects were caught. Judges: Laws LJ, Steel J Citations: [2005] EWHC 1132 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act … Continue reading Brooker v Director of Public Prosecutions: Admn 12 Apr 2005

Attorney General’s Reference Nos 5-8 of 2003 (Davies, Rowan, Abbey, Hassan): CACD 14 Nov 2003

The Attorney-General referred sentences for conspiracy to supply drugs. The offenders were part of a highly professional organisation, in close contact with each other and others in this country and abroad over a period of months, which culminated in the importation of Class A and B drugs worth in the region of andpound;5 million, intended … Continue reading Attorney General’s Reference Nos 5-8 of 2003 (Davies, Rowan, Abbey, Hassan): CACD 14 Nov 2003

Sekhon, etc v Regina: CACD 16 Dec 2002

The defendants appealed against confiscation orders on the basis that in various ways, the Crown had failed to comply with procedural requirements. Held: The courts must remember the importance of such procedures in the fight against crime, and must not allow procedural or technical failures to defeat that purpose. Courts should rather look to see … Continue reading Sekhon, etc v Regina: CACD 16 Dec 2002

Regina v Soneji and Bullen: HL 21 Jul 2005

The defendants had had confiscation orders made against them. They had appealed on the basis that the orders were made more than six months after sentence. The prosecutor now appealed saying that the fact that the order were not timely did not invalidate them. Held: The appeal was allowed. The confiscation orders made by the … Continue reading Regina v Soneji and Bullen: HL 21 Jul 2005

Sellick and Sellick, Regina v: CACD 14 Mar 2005

The defendants appealed convictions for murder saying that the court had had read to it the statements of four witnesses who refused to attend for fear, having been intimidated. Other witnesses had been unco-operative and had been treated by the prosecution as hostile. Held: The appeal failed. The appellants’ rights under Article 6 were in … Continue reading Sellick and Sellick, Regina v: CACD 14 Mar 2005

Regina v Cheong Wang: CACD 10 Dec 2003

Judges: Lord Justice Laws, Mr Justice Curtis and The Recorder Of Cardiff Citations: [2003] EWCA Crim 3228 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 1988 198(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appealed to – Wang, Regina v HL 10-Feb-2005 The appellant was waiting for a train when his bag was stolen. After a search, the thief … Continue reading Regina v Cheong Wang: CACD 10 Dec 2003