Constantin, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 265 (17 February 2026)

Constantin, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 265 (17 February 2026)

There is no merit in the grounds for appeal and no realistic prospect of success; reporting restrictions are lifted as the applicant is about to turn 18 and there is no good reason to maintain them.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 265
Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: Alex Constantin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; reporting restrictions lifted
Legal Topics
Murder, Robbery, Youth Reporting Restrictions, Leave to Appeal
Criminal Law Murder Robbery Youth Reporting Restrictions Leave to Appeal

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Alex Constantin

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for murder and robbery should be appealed
  2. 2 Whether reporting restrictions under section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 should remain in place

Ratio Decidendi

There is no merit in the grounds for appeal and no realistic prospect of success; reporting restrictions are lifted as the applicant is about to turn 18 and there is no good reason to maintain them.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; reporting restrictions lifted

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction is refused
  • No reporting restriction now affects publication of the applicant's identity