Harrison, R (on the application of) v Birmingham Magistrate's Court & Anor (Rev 1)

Harrison, R (on the application of) v Birmingham Magistrate's Court & Anor (Rev 1)

The order was quashed because the appellant did not receive notice of the forfeiture hearing, denying her the right to be heard and resulting in a breach of natural justice. The absence of fault by the tribunal or prosecutor does not preclude relief where there is objective unfairness.

Parties
Appellant: Nashika Harrison; First Respondent: Birmingham Magistrate’s Court; Second Respondent: Chief Constable of West Midlands Police
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Appeal From Refusal of Permission for Judicial Review
Outcome
Order of 29 April 2008 quashed; appeal allowed.
Legal Topics
Forfeiture of Cash, Natural Justice, Service of Process, Judicial Review, Proceeds of Crime
Administrative Law Criminal Law Civil Procedure Forfeiture of Cash Natural Justice Service of Process Judicial Review Proceeds of Crime

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Parties

Nashika Harrison

Appellant

Birmingham Magistrate’s Court

First Respondent

Chief Constable of West Midlands Police

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Appeal From Refusal of Permission for Judicial Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant had notice of the forfeiture hearing under section 298 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether the forfeiture order should be quashed for lack of notice and breach of natural justice

Ratio Decidendi

The order was quashed because the appellant did not receive notice of the forfeiture hearing, denying her the right to be heard and resulting in a breach of natural justice. The absence of fault by the tribunal or prosecutor does not preclude relief where there is objective unfairness.

Court Disposition

Order of 29 April 2008 quashed; appeal allowed.

Orders

  • The forfeiture order of 29 April 2008 is quashed.
  • If the police wish to retain the money, the right to detain the money can be determined afresh in the Magistrates’ Court.