Refusal of adjournment in Circuit Court assault trial was not ground for judicial review

The High Court refused leave to seek judicial review of a Circuit Court conviction for assault, finding no basis to challenge the Circuit Court judge's actions. The court noted that the applicant, who represented himself and sought certiorari of the conviction and damages, failed to provide specific reasons or evidence to justify an adjournment or to show that his rights were breached during the appeal. The Circuit Court had given multiple opportunities for adjournment and listened to the applicant's explanations, but ultimately concluded that the appeal should proceed, particularly as the applicant’s ongoing High Court proceedings were unrelated civil cases. The applicant’s claims, including assertions of ill health and falsified transcripts, were unsubstantiated. The High Court determined there was no arguable legal point warranting review and refused leave, indicating that the respondents were entitled to their costs.