R v Liaqat Hayat

R v Liaqat Hayat

The applicant was properly advised, made an unequivocal guilty plea with full understanding of the consequences, and there are no arguable grounds that the conviction was unsafe. The reasons for delay are unsatisfactory and do not justify the extension sought.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Liaqat Hayat
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Guilty Plea, Legal Advice, Harassment, Common Assault
Criminal Law Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Guilty Plea Legal Advice Harassment Common Assault

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Liaqat Hayat

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's guilty plea was unequivocal and properly advised
  3. 3 Whether there are arguable grounds that the conviction was unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was properly advised, made an unequivocal guilty plea with full understanding of the consequences, and there are no arguable grounds that the conviction was unsafe. The reasons for delay are unsatisfactory and do not justify the extension sought.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Application for extension of time in which to apply for leave refused