Wright, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1813 (16 November 2022)

There is no arguable ground for appeal against conviction; the applicant's explanations do not justify the extension of time, and the convictions are safe on all counts.

Citation: [2022] EWCA Crim 1813
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Nigel Wright
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 November 2022
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome: renewed application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics: Blackmail, Contaminating Goods, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Duress, Legal Professional Privilege

Criminal Law Blackmail Contaminating Goods Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Duress Legal Professional Privilege

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Nigel Wright

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction
2 Whether the convictions for blackmail and contaminating goods are safe
3 Whether Bitcoin constitutes money for the purposes of blackmail

Ratio Decidendi

There is no arguable ground for appeal against conviction; the applicant's explanations do not justify the extension of time, and the convictions are safe on all counts.

Court Disposition

renewed application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused

Orders

Renewed application for extension of time refused
Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused