1998/227 - AG v Young [1998] UR 227 (17 November 1998)

No exceptional circumstances or prima facie grounds for success were established; practical and personal difficulties do not justify bail pending appeal.

Citation: [1998] UR 227
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 17 November 1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal
Outcome: application refused
Legal Topics: Bail Pending Appeal, Exceptional Circumstances, Appeal Against Conviction

Criminal Law Bail Pending Appeal Exceptional Circumstances Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify granting bail pending appeal
2 Whether preparation difficulties or physical condition of appellant constitute special circumstances
3 Whether any grounds of appeal present a prima facie case likely to succeed

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional circumstances or prima facie grounds for success were established; practical and personal difficulties do not justify bail pending appeal.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

Prison authorities and committee to provide appellant with access to computer and reading assistance for appeal preparation.