Lewis and Others v AG [2012] JCA 164 (03 September 2012)

Lewis and Others v AG [2012] JCA 164 (03 September 2012)

The extension of time for filing notice of appeal is granted to all appellants until September 19th, 2012, balancing fairness to appellants and public interest, despite procedural defects in the application process.

Citation
[2012] JCA 164
Parties
Appellant: John Tasker Lewis; Appellant: Ian Michael Christmas; Appellant: Russell Philip Foot; Appellant: James Cameron; Respondent: The Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 September 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
extension of time granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Conviction Appeals
Criminal Law Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Conviction Appeals

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Parties

John Tasker Lewis

Appellant

Ian Michael Christmas

Appellant

Russell Philip Foot

Appellant

James Cameron

Appellant

The Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether time for filing notice of appeal against conviction should be extended
  2. 2 Whether procedural irregularities affect extension application

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of time for filing notice of appeal is granted to all appellants until September 19th, 2012, balancing fairness to appellants and public interest, despite procedural defects in the application process.

Court Disposition

extension of time granted

Orders

  • Time for service of Notices of Appeal against conviction extended until September 19th, 2012 for all appellants.