R v Norbert Stari

R v Norbert Stari

The Crown Court had jurisdiction because a substantial measure of the activities constituting the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour occurred in the United Kingdom, and the relationship was closely connected with this jurisdiction. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and properly took into account the full course of conduct.

Parties
Applicant: Norbert Stari; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Jurisdiction, Sentencing, Territorial Application of Criminal Law
Criminal Law Controlling or Coercive Behaviour Jurisdiction Sentencing Territorial Application of Criminal Law

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Parties

Norbert Stari

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Crown Court had jurisdiction to try an offence of controlling or coercive behaviour when some elements occurred or had effect outside the jurisdiction
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was affected by consideration of conduct outside the jurisdiction

Ratio Decidendi

The Crown Court had jurisdiction because a substantial measure of the activities constituting the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour occurred in the United Kingdom, and the relationship was closely connected with this jurisdiction. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and properly took into account the full course of conduct.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • Extension of time granted for appeal
  • Permission to appeal granted