Crann v Crown Prosecution Service

Crann v Crown Prosecution Service

The magistrates' decision to permit the amendment was within the band of reasonable responses, as they considered the relevant authorities, statutory power, and absence of prejudice to the appellant; the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Crann; Respondent: Crown Prosecution Service
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal by Way of Case Stated / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Amendment of Charges, Case Management, Interests of Justice, Summary Offences
Criminal Law Procedure Amendment of Charges Case Management Interests of Justice Summary Offences

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Parties

Crann

Appellant

Crown Prosecution Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal by Way of Case Stated / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the magistrates erred in permitting the amendment of the charge at a late stage
  2. 2 Whether the amendment was contrary to the interests of justice

Ratio Decidendi

The magistrates' decision to permit the amendment was within the band of reasonable responses, as they considered the relevant authorities, statutory power, and absence of prejudice to the appellant; the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed