R v George Ward

R v George Ward

There was no procedural error in the judge proceeding without a prosecutor after the appellant admitted the offence; the sentence imposed was within the applicable guidelines and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Appellant: George Ward; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Failure to Surrender to Bail, Bail Act 1976 Section 6(2), Procedural Fairness, Sentencing
Criminal Law Failure to Surrender to Bail Bail Act 1976 Section 6(2) Procedural Fairness Sentencing

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Parties

George Ward

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred procedurally by failing to appoint a prosecutor for the Bail Act offence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

There was no procedural error in the judge proceeding without a prosecutor after the appellant admitted the offence; the sentence imposed was within the applicable guidelines and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.