R v Nikola Baso

R v Nikola Baso

The hearing did not involve determination of material disputed facts by the judge, but rather judicial evaluation of submissions; therefore, it was not a Newton hearing and a trial fee is not payable.

Parties
Appellant Advocate: Thomas Wainwright; Defendant: Nikola Baso; Prosecution: R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Costs Appeal / Appeal Under Regulation 29 of the Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Newton Hearing, Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme, Sentencing, Basis of Plea, Fee Assessment
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Newton Hearing Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme Sentencing Basis of Plea Fee Assessment

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Parties

Thomas Wainwright

Appellant Advocate

Nikola Baso

Defendant

R

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal Costs Appeal / Appeal Under Regulation 29 of the Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing hearing constituted a Newton hearing for purposes of fee assessment under the Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme
  2. 2 Whether a trial fee or guilty plea fee should be paid to counsel

Ratio Decidendi

The hearing did not involve determination of material disputed facts by the judge, but rather judicial evaluation of submissions; therefore, it was not a Newton hearing and a trial fee is not payable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed; the graduated fee assessed as a guilty plea stands.