Ali, R v

Ali, R v

There was no credible evidence of material irregularities or merit in the grounds of appeal, and no good reason for the significant delay in bringing the application. The destruction of the CPS file underscores the importance of timely appeals. The application for extension of time and leave to appeal is refused.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Mohammed Ali
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Appeal Out of Time, Procedural Delay
Criminal Law Rape Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Appeal Out of Time Procedural Delay

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Mohammed Ali

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are grounds to grant an extension of time for leave to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's grounds of appeal have merit

Ratio Decidendi

There was no credible evidence of material irregularities or merit in the grounds of appeal, and no good reason for the significant delay in bringing the application. The destruction of the CPS file underscores the importance of timely appeals. The application for extension of time and leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal refused