R v Illyaas Maalin

R v Illyaas Maalin

Applicant is entitled to credit for 92 days spent in custody in the Netherlands awaiting extradition, not 69 days as previously recorded, and extension of time to appeal is justified due to administrative error.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Illyaaz Maalin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed to the extent of the declaration
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Remand Credit, Extradition, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Sentencing Remand Credit Extradition Extension of Time

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Illyaaz Maalin

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to credit for 92 days spent on remand in the Netherlands rather than 69 days as previously recorded
  2. 2 Whether an extension of time to appeal against sentence should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant is entitled to credit for 92 days spent in custody in the Netherlands awaiting extradition, not 69 days as previously recorded, and extension of time to appeal is justified due to administrative error.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed to the extent of the declaration

Orders

  • Extension of time to appeal granted
  • Leave to appeal against sentence granted