Kausar, R. v

Kausar, R. v

Leave to appeal is granted on four grounds concerning the appropriateness of charging the appellant under section 329(1)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 where the appellant is alleged to have obtained the property by deception.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Rahila Kausar
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted on four grounds; legal aid granted; directions given for skeleton argument.
Legal Topics
Acquiring Criminal Property, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Predicate Offences, Obtaining by Deception, Section 329(1)(a)
Criminal Law Acquiring Criminal Property Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Predicate Offences Obtaining by Deception Section 329(1)(a)

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Rahila Kausar

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is appropriate in law or practice to prosecute a person for acquiring criminal property under section 329(1)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 when that person is alleged to have obtained the property by deception

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal is granted on four grounds concerning the appropriateness of charging the appellant under section 329(1)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 where the appellant is alleged to have obtained the property by deception.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted on four grounds; legal aid granted; directions given for skeleton argument.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted on four grounds.
  • Legal aid granted for Mr Farrell QC and Mr Jones.