Sinanovic v The Queen (No 1) [2001] HCA 35

Sinanovic v The Queen (No 1) [2001] HCA 35

The application for bail was dismissed because the applicant failed to demonstrate extraordinary or exceptional circumstances warranting bail pending a special leave application, and the prospects of special leave being granted were not particularly high.

Parties
Applicant: Hakija Sinanovic; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 June 2001
Procedural Posture
Application for Bail / Pending Application for Special Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Application dismissed.
Legal Topics
Bail, High Court Practice, Special Leave to Appeal, Exceptional Circumstances for Bail
Criminal Law and Procedure Bail High Court Practice Special Leave to Appeal Exceptional Circumstances for Bail

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Parties

Hakija Sinanovic

Applicant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Bail / Pending Application for Special Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify granting bail pending a special leave application to the High Court
  2. 2 Principles governing grant of bail prior to determination of special leave applications

Ratio Decidendi

The application for bail was dismissed because the applicant failed to demonstrate extraordinary or exceptional circumstances warranting bail pending a special leave application, and the prospects of special leave being granted were not particularly high.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed.

Orders

  • Application for bail refused.