Judicial review denied due to non-compliance with statutory time limits and lack of scheme coverage for prisoner’s medical treatment claim

High Court refuses a prisoner's application for judicial review challenging the Legal Aid Board's decision not to cover his legal costs under the Legal Aid Custody Issues Scheme. The court found the application was out of time, as it was filed beyond the three-month limit from the date of the Board's initial decision, and no valid extension request was made. Additionally, the court determined that the prisoner's litigation, arising from a failure to provide medical treatment after a vehicle collision, did not fall within the scope of the scheme, which is limited to matters concerning criminal issues or the liberty of the applicant. The High Court's recommendation for cost payment under the scheme did not alter the Board's authority to determine eligibility. The court also concluded that the exclusion of the prisoner's proceedings from the scheme did not unlawfully interfere with his constitutional and Convention rights.