Townsend, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1660 (14 October 2021)

Townsend, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1660 (14 October 2021)

The applicant received a fair trial, was properly represented, the jury were correctly directed, and there is no arguable ground of appeal. No good reason was shown for the delay in lodging the appeal. The convictions are safe.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 1660
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant/defendant: Nicola Townsend
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; extension of time refused.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Witness Intimidation, Appeal Procedure, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Manslaughter Witness Intimidation Appeal Procedure Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Extension of Time

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Nicola Townsend

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant received a fair trial
  2. 2 Whether trial counsel was ineffective
  3. 3 Whether the police investigation was inadequate

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant received a fair trial, was properly represented, the jury were correctly directed, and there is no arguable ground of appeal. No good reason was shown for the delay in lodging the appeal. The convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; extension of time refused.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Extension of time to appeal refused