R v Paul Relton

R v Paul Relton

There was no incorrect legal advice or judicial pressure; the applicant's pleas were voluntary and properly advised. Sentencing and restraining order were justified by aggravating factors and guideline application. No merit in substantive applications or extension of time.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Paul Relton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence; Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Stalking, Harassment, Appeals, Sentencing, Restraining Orders
Criminal Law Stalking Harassment Appeals Sentencing Restraining Orders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Paul Relton

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence; Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether conviction is unsafe due to alleged incorrect legal advice or judicial pressure
  2. 2 whether sentence was manifestly excessive or wrongly categorised
  3. 3 whether extension of time for appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

There was no incorrect legal advice or judicial pressure; the applicant's pleas were voluntary and properly advised. Sentencing and restraining order were justified by aggravating factors and guideline application. No merit in substantive applications or extension of time.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • renewed application for permission to appeal against conviction refused
  • application for extension of time refused