Yates, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 306 (10 February 2026)

Yates, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 306 (10 February 2026)

The applicant's guilty plea was unequivocal, entered after full legal advice, and not withdrawn despite opportunities; the evidence against him was strong and not undermined by his challenges or fresh evidence; therefore, there is no arguable basis for extending time or granting leave to appeal against conviction.

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Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 306
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Dean Gary Yates
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewal Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Stalking, Guilty Plea, Appeal Out of Time, Protection From Harassment Act 1997, Reporting Restrictions
Criminal Law Stalking Guilty Plea Appeal Out of Time Protection From Harassment Act 1997 Reporting Restrictions

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Dean Gary Yates

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's guilty plea was unequivocal and safe
  2. 2 Whether the evidence relied upon by the prosecution was false or misleading
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was misadvised by counsel regarding plea and sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's guilty plea was unequivocal, entered after full legal advice, and not withdrawn despite opportunities; the evidence against him was strong and not undermined by his challenges or fresh evidence; therefore, there is no arguable basis for extending time or granting leave to appeal against conviction.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Refusal of 48-day extension of time to renew application for extension of time for leave to appeal against conviction
  • Reporting restrictions under section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 dispensed with as complainant is now 18