Kostov, R. v

Kostov, R. v

None of the grounds advanced by the applicant, whether original or renewed, disclosed any arguable ground of appeal or rendered the conviction unsafe. The trial was fair, the evidence compelling, and the applicant was properly represented.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Kostadin Kostov
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Appeals, Jury Directions, Legal Representation
Criminal Law Murder Appeals Jury Directions Legal Representation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Kostadin Kostov

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for murder was unsafe
  2. 2 Whether there was a material irregularity in the trial
  3. 3 Whether the applicant received inadequate legal representation

Ratio Decidendi

None of the grounds advanced by the applicant, whether original or renewed, disclosed any arguable ground of appeal or rendered the conviction unsafe. The trial was fair, the evidence compelling, and the applicant was properly represented.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused