R v Alex Constantin

R v Alex Constantin

There is no merit in the grounds for appeal and no realistic prospect of success; reporting restriction is lifted as applicant is about to turn 18 and conviction for serious offence justifies publication.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Alex Constantin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Robbery, Reporting Restrictions, Youth Justice
Criminal Law Murder Robbery Reporting Restrictions Youth Justice

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Alex Constantin

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave to appeal against conviction for murder and robbery should be granted
  2. 2 Whether reporting restrictions under section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 should remain in force

Ratio Decidendi

There is no merit in the grounds for appeal and no realistic prospect of success; reporting restriction is lifted as applicant is about to turn 18 and conviction for serious offence justifies publication.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused

Orders

  • reporting restriction affecting publication of the applicant's identity is lifted