R v Nigel Wright

R v Nigel Wright

None of the applicant's grounds of appeal raised any arguable basis for doubting the safety of the convictions; there was a case to answer on all counts, no valid criticism of the legal directions or representation, and no deprivation of a fair trial. Therefore, the renewed application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: 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

Prosecutor

Nigel Wright

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave 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 grounds of appeal raise any arguable basis for doubting the safety of the convictions
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was deprived of a fair trial due to lack of facilities or disclosure issues

Ratio Decidendi

None of the applicant's grounds of appeal raised any arguable basis for doubting the safety of the convictions; there was a case to answer on all counts, no valid criticism of the legal directions or representation, and no deprivation of a fair trial. Therefore, the renewed application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused.

Court Disposition

renewed application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused