R v Hassan Tasleem & Anor

R v Hassan Tasleem & Anor

There is no sufficient basis to direct an investigation by the CCRC as the reliability of the alleged jury irregularity is questionable, the statement attributed to the juror does not demonstrate that all jurors had pre-judged the case, and the verdicts returned are inconsistent with the allegation. Accordingly, there is no arguable ground of appeal and no purpose in extending time for leave to appeal.

Parties
Applicant: Hassan Tasleem; Applicant: Gurdeep Singh Sandhu; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
applications for extension of time refused; applications for leave to appeal against conviction fall away
Legal Topics
Jury Irregularity, Murder, Firearms Offences, Perverting the Course of Justice, Appeals Procedure
Criminal Law Jury Irregularity Murder Firearms Offences Perverting the Course of Justice Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Hassan Tasleem

Applicant

Gurdeep Singh Sandhu

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether alleged jury irregularity renders the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether to direct the Criminal Cases Review Commission to investigate jury conduct
  3. 3 Whether to grant extension of time for leave to appeal against conviction

Ratio Decidendi

There is no sufficient basis to direct an investigation by the CCRC as the reliability of the alleged jury irregularity is questionable, the statement attributed to the juror does not demonstrate that all jurors had pre-judged the case, and the verdicts returned are inconsistent with the allegation. Accordingly, there is no arguable ground of appeal and no purpose in extending time for leave to appeal.

Court Disposition

applications for extension of time refused; applications for leave to appeal against conviction fall away

Orders

  • No investigation by the CCRC directed
  • No extension of time granted