Regina v Dale

Regina v Dale

No substantial matters of case management were addressed by the court; the appellant's late preparation of the defence statement and review of evidence does not justify payment of a trial fee under the 2013 Regulations.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Dale
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Costs Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Graduated Fee Scheme, Trial Vs Cracked Trial, Case Management, Defence Statement, Wasted Costs
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Graduated Fee Scheme Trial Vs Cracked Trial Case Management Defence Statement Wasted Costs

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Dale

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Costs Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether substantial matters of case management were addressed to justify a trial fee under the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013
  2. 2 Whether the appellant is entitled to a trial fee or only a cracked trial fee

Ratio Decidendi

No substantial matters of case management were addressed by the court; the appellant's late preparation of the defence statement and review of evidence does not justify payment of a trial fee under the 2013 Regulations.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed