Court of Appeal refuses application for an extension of time within which to appeal against the severity of a sentence imposed for drugs possession, finding that the interests of justice do not require the extending of time where the applicant has failed to engagement with the facts of the case.
Criminal law – sentencing – application for an extension of time within which to appeal against the severity of a sentence – s.15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 – singular lack of engagement with the facts of the case – interests of justice do not require the extending of time – application refused.