Antoniou & Anor, R v [1995] EWCA Crim 1 (28th January, 1995)

Antoniou & Anor, R v [1995] EWCA Crim 1 (28th January, 1995)

The trial will proceed on the fixed date regardless of Antoniou's representation status; no adjournment will be granted for change of solicitors without proper justification; the prosecution has fulfilled its disclosure obligations as asserted on record.

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Citation
[1995] EWCA Crim 1
Parties
Prosecution: Regina (The Crown); Defendant: Anthony Andreas Antoniou; Defendant: Timothy Redhead
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Directions Hearing
Outcome
Directions given; trial to proceed as scheduled; no adjournment granted; disclosure obligations noted as fulfilled.
Legal Topics
Disclosure of Evidence, Change of Legal Representation, Trial Scheduling, Witness Orders
Criminal Law Disclosure of Evidence Change of Legal Representation Trial Scheduling Witness Orders

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Parties

Regina (The Crown)

Prosecution

Anthony Andreas Antoniou

Defendant

Timothy Redhead

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has fulfilled its disclosure obligations
  2. 2 Whether the defendant Antoniou is entitled to change solicitors
  3. 3 Whether the trial date should be adjourned if Antoniou represents himself

Ratio Decidendi

The trial will proceed on the fixed date regardless of Antoniou's representation status; no adjournment will be granted for change of solicitors without proper justification; the prosecution has fulfilled its disclosure obligations as asserted on record.

Court Disposition

Directions given; trial to proceed as scheduled; no adjournment granted; disclosure obligations noted as fulfilled.

Orders

  • Trial to proceed on fixed date regardless of Antoniou's representation.
  • No adjournment for change of solicitors unless justified.