R v Taj

R v Taj

The claim for 399.9 hours was excessive given the nature of the electronic evidence and available search methods; 150 hours allowed by the Determining Officer was reasonable and sufficient.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: TAJ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Costs, Special Preparation Fees, Pages of Prosecution Evidence
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Special Preparation Fees Pages of Prosecution Evidence

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Parties

R

Prosecution

TAJ

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to special preparation fee for PPE exceeding 10,000 pages
  2. 2 Appropriate calculation of hours for special preparation
  3. 3 Inclusion of witness statements in special preparation claims

Ratio Decidendi

The claim for 399.9 hours was excessive given the nature of the electronic evidence and available search methods; 150 hours allowed by the Determining Officer was reasonable and sufficient.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant's claim for additional special preparation hours is refused.
  • Determining Officer's allowance of 150 hours stands.