Beatrice Ero, R (on the application of) v Croydon Crown Court

Even if the Crown Court judge's enquiry was inadequate, the claimant's delay in bringing judicial review proceedings was material and justifies refusal of relief.

Parties: Claimant: Beatrice Ero; Defendant: Croydon Crown Court
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 14 December 2005
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Judgment on Application for Judicial Review of Extension of Custody Time Limits
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Custody Time Limits, Extension of Time, Due Diligence, Promptness of Judicial Review Applications

Criminal Law Judicial Review Custody Time Limits Extension of Time Due Diligence Promptness of Judicial Review Applications

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Parties

Beatrice Ero

Claimant

Croydon Crown Court

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Judgment on Application for Judicial Review of Extension of Custody Time Limits

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Crown Court judge properly exercised discretion to extend custody time limits
2 Whether the prosecution acted with due diligence
3 Whether there was good and sufficient reason for the extension

Ratio Decidendi

Even if the Crown Court judge's enquiry was inadequate, the claimant's delay in bringing judicial review proceedings was material and justifies refusal of relief.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

Application for judicial review dismissed
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