Howarth, R. v

Howarth, R. v

The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was dismissed because the grounds lacked merit, the delay was unjustified and prejudicial, and there was no arguable failure of disclosure or representation that would render the conviction unsafe.

Parties
Applicant: Constance Howarth; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Extension of Time
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Murder, Disclosure, Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Gang Related Violence
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Murder Disclosure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Gang Related Violence

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Parties

Constance Howarth

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was material non-disclosure affecting the fairness of the trial
  2. 2 Whether the extension of time for appeal should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the conviction is unsafe due to alleged failures by prosecution or defence

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was dismissed because the grounds lacked merit, the delay was unjustified and prejudicial, and there was no arguable failure of disclosure or representation that would render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused