R v Sarjo Gjikola

R v Sarjo Gjikola

The court found the applicant's evidence not credible and determined that the fresh evidence would not have afforded any ground for allowing the appeal or establishing a defence under section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Therefore, there was no basis to extend time or grant leave to appeal.

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Parties
Applicant: Sarjo Gjikola; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Modern Slavery, Appeals, Conviction, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Modern Slavery Appeals Conviction Extension of Time

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Parties

Sarjo Gjikola

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence relating to modern slavery defence under section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 would have affected the conviction
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was a victim of trafficking and compelled to commit the offences
  3. 3 Whether prosecution would have continued if all material was known

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the applicant's evidence not credible and determined that the fresh evidence would not have afforded any ground for allowing the appeal or establishing a defence under section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Therefore, there was no basis to extend time or grant leave to appeal.

Court Disposition

application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • No anonymity order; case may be reported in full name of applicant