R v Ireneusz Mikolajczyk

R v Ireneusz Mikolajczyk

There is no merit in any of the applicant's grounds of appeal such as to lead the court to doubt the safety of the conviction. The reasons advanced do not justify a delay of over 12 years, and the conviction was based on overwhelming evidence. It is not reasonably arguable that the convictions are unsafe.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Ireneusz Mikolajczyk
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Appeals, Extension of Time, Conviction Safety
Criminal Law Murder Appeals Extension of Time Conviction Safety

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ireneusz Mikolajczyk

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown substantial grounds to justify an extension of time for appeal
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is unsafe based on the grounds advanced

Ratio Decidendi

There is no merit in any of the applicant's grounds of appeal such as to lead the court to doubt the safety of the conviction. The reasons advanced do not justify a delay of over 12 years, and the conviction was based on overwhelming evidence. It is not reasonably arguable that the convictions are unsafe.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused