R v Valjeet Singh
The appeal succeeds because the later indictment materially altered the case against Valjeet Singh, both in substantive counts and his alleged role, entitling counsel to a cracked trial fee in addition to the trial fee already paid.
- Parties
- Prosecution: R; Defendant: Valjeet Singh
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 03 May 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme, Indictment Amendments, Fee Entitlement, Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations
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Parties
R
Prosecution
Valjeet Singh
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether counsel is entitled to a cracked trial fee in addition to the trial fee under the Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme due to substantial changes in the indictment and case against the defendant
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal succeeds because the later indictment materially altered the case against Valjeet Singh, both in substantive counts and his alleged role, entitling counsel to a cracked trial fee in addition to the trial fee already paid.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Counsel is entitled to a cracked trial fee in addition to the trial fee already paid.
- Counsel is entitled to the court fee for the appeal.
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