Ansell, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1669 (11 December 2024)

Ansell, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1669 (11 December 2024)

The applicant's mental health problems were known and considered at trial; the defence of diminished responsibility was not advanced for good reason; there is no new evidence or procedural unfairness; therefore, the conviction is not unsafe and there is no basis for an extension of time.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1669
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Glenn Ansell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Conviction Appeal, Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Murder Conviction Appeal Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings Extension of Time

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Glenn Ansell

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's conviction for murder is unsafe due to alleged failure to consider his mental health problems at trial
  2. 2 Whether a very long extension of time to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's mental health problems were known and considered at trial; the defence of diminished responsibility was not advanced for good reason; there is no new evidence or procedural unfairness; therefore, the conviction is not unsafe and there is no basis for an extension of time.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused