Alexander, R (on the application of) v Isleworth Crown Court

Alexander, R (on the application of) v Isleworth Crown Court

The prosecution acted with due diligence and expedition in the circumstances, including following usual practice regarding medical evidence and responding appropriately to the unforeseen illness of their expert. The extension of custody time limits was justified.

Parties
Claimant: Irvine Alexander; Defendant: Isleworth Crown Court
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Substantive Application After Permission Granted
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Custody Time Limits, Due Diligence, Fitness to Plead, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Judicial Review Custody Time Limits Due Diligence Fitness to Plead Extension of Time

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Parties

Irvine Alexander

Claimant

Isleworth Crown Court

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Substantive Application After Permission Granted

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution acted with due diligence and expedition in seeking an extension of custody time limits
  2. 2 Whether the extension of custody time limits was justified in the circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution acted with due diligence and expedition in the circumstances, including following usual practice regarding medical evidence and responding appropriately to the unforeseen illness of their expert. The extension of custody time limits was justified.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Assessment of costs pursuant to the claimant's existing certificate; no further order as to costs