R v Allen

R v Allen

Although there was no good reason for the delay, the case presented an exceptional circumstance: the Determining Officer excluded all electronic evidence from the PPE count despite its central importance and relevant legal authorities. This justified granting an extension of time for the appeal.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: Allen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Costs Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Under Regulation 31 of the Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013
Outcome
Extension of time granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Legal Aid Remuneration, Pages of Prosecution Evidence (ppe), Electronic Evidence, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Extension of Time Legal Aid Remuneration Pages of Prosecution Evidence (ppe) Electronic Evidence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Allen

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Costs Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Under Regulation 31 of the Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of time to file an appeal against the Determining Officer's decision should be granted under Regulation 31 of the 2013 Regulations
  2. 2 Whether there are good reasons or exceptional circumstances justifying the extension

Ratio Decidendi

Although there was no good reason for the delay, the case presented an exceptional circumstance: the Determining Officer excluded all electronic evidence from the PPE count despite its central importance and relevant legal authorities. This justified granting an extension of time for the appeal.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted

Orders

  • The appeal is listed for a full hearing with appropriate directions to follow.