Denison, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 341 (06 March 2025)

Although the applicant's conduct justified an order for costs, his sole reliance on welfare benefits made such an order unduly harsh; therefore, leave to withdraw was granted without a costs order.

Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 341
Parties: Respondent: R; Applicant: Daniel Barry Denison
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 06 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Confiscation Order
Outcome: leave to withdraw applications granted; no order as to costs
Legal Topics: Confiscation Order, Costs, Withdrawal of Application

Criminal Law Confiscation Order Costs Withdrawal of Application

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Parties

Respondent

Daniel Barry Denison

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Confiscation Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be permitted to withdraw his applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against a confiscation order
2 Whether the applicant should be ordered to pay the respondent's costs

Ratio Decidendi

Although the applicant's conduct justified an order for costs, his sole reliance on welfare benefits made such an order unduly harsh; therefore, leave to withdraw was granted without a costs order.

Court Disposition

leave to withdraw applications granted; no order as to costs

Orders

Applicant granted leave to withdraw his application for extension of time and application for leave to appeal against confiscation order
No order as to costs