A single judge hearing an application for leave to appeal against conviction, does not have power to refer the case to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Held: The Act allows only the full court to order a reference. It should be changed.
Judges:
Rose, LJ, Penry Davey, David Clarke JJ
Citations:
Times 29-Oct-2003
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 16 August 2022; Ref: scu.187207