Court of Appeal refuses application to extend the time to appeal conviction and sentence imposed for sexual offences three-and-a-half years since the trial took place, on the grounds that no information had been adduced that the appellant has good grounds of appeal, and the justice of the case would not be served by extending time.
Criminal law – practice and procedure – application to extend the time to appeal – applicant claimed he had been told he could not appeal however his solicitor's note outlines he was – three and a half years since the trial took place – no information that the appellant has good grounds of appeal, either against conviction or sentence – justice of the case would not be served by extending time – application refused.