R v Michael Vanstone

R v Michael Vanstone

There was no proper basis for extending time to appeal; the applicant was adequately represented, fit to plead, and no intermediary was required. The unsigned statement by the applicant's mother would not have afforded a ground of appeal even if admitted.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Michael Vanstone
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal and Leave to Adduce New Evidence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Appeal Procedure, Admission of New Evidence, Fitness to Plead, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Appeal Procedure Admission of New Evidence Fitness to Plead Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Michael Vanstone

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal and Leave to Adduce New Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a proper basis for extending time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was adequately represented at trial
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was fit to plead and required an intermediary

Ratio Decidendi

There was no proper basis for extending time to appeal; the applicant was adequately represented, fit to plead, and no intermediary was required. The unsigned statement by the applicant's mother would not have afforded a ground of appeal even if admitted.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to appeal refused
  • Leave to appeal refused