R v Anjum

R v Anjum

The appeal succeeds in part because the methodology of supplementing keyword searches with manual review was appropriate given the complexity and nature of the evidence, and the claim for consideration of unused material was substantiated by contemporaneous correspondence showing timely disclosure. The court allowed...

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Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: Anjum
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013, Special Preparation Fees, Consideration of Unused Material, PPE Count, Terrorism Offences
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013 Special Preparation Fees Consideration of Unused Material PPE Count Terrorism Offences

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Anjum

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to special preparation fees under Schedule 1 of the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013
  2. 2 Entitlement to fees for consideration of unused material under Schedule 1, Paragraph 17A
  3. 3 Appropriate calculation of PPE count and hours for payment

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal succeeds in part because the methodology of supplementing keyword searches with manual review was appropriate given the complexity and nature of the evidence, and the claim for consideration of unused material was substantiated by contemporaneous correspondence showing timely disclosure. The court allowed 190 hours for special preparation and 80 hours for consideration of unused material, balancing the evidence and submissions against the Determining Officer's findings.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Appellant is allowed 190 hours for special preparation fees.
  • Appellant is allowed 80 hours for consideration of unused material.