Regan, R. v

The court granted the adjournment due to the circumstances of pro bono representation, but emphasized that late applications cause significant disruption and should be avoided.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: William Thomas Regan
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 31 July 2013
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Adjournment Application
Outcome: adjourned
Legal Topics: Adjournment, Leave to Appeal, Pro Bono Representation, Court Procedure

Criminal Law Adjournment Leave to Appeal Pro Bono Representation Court Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

William Thomas Regan

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Adjournment Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the application for adjournment at a late stage should be granted
2 Impact of late adjournment applications on court resources

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the adjournment due to the circumstances of pro bono representation, but emphasized that late applications cause significant disruption and should be avoided.

Court Disposition

adjourned

Orders

Case adjourned to a date to be fixed, preferably before a court including Lord Justice Jackson.