4 decisions turning on minimum term.
Criminal LawThe Court of Appeal of England and Wales (Criminal Division)25 Jun 2026[2026] EWCA Crim 1058Added 7 Aug 2026
Four attacks in which ammonia was sprayed into the faces of drug dealers took place in the Newcastle area over 12 days in August 2023. Mark Dickinson was attacked at home on 9 August 2023, Jonathan Hay on 12 August, and Nicola…
Criminal LawThe Court of Appeal of England and Wales (Criminal Division)28 Jul 2026[2026] EWCA Crim 1054Added 5 Aug 2026
The appellant, Darren Robert James, pleaded guilty on 24 February 2026 in the Crown Court at Gloucester before Mr Recorder Pakrooh to an indictment containing two counts: burglary contrary to section 9(1)(b) of the Theft Act 1968…
Criminal LawThe Court of Appeal of England and Wales (Criminal Division)24 Jul 2026[2026] EWCA Crim 1051Added 5 Aug 2026
The applicant, Nana Oppong, was convicted on 28 May 2024 following a trial in the Crown Court at Woolwich before Bennathan J and a jury of all four counts on the indictment: the murder of Robert Powell, known as "Fox", who was…
Criminal LawThe Court of Appeal of England and Wales (Criminal Division)31 Jul 2026[2026] EWCA Crim 1002
The applicant, Kevin Kelenda, pleaded guilty at the Crown Court at Wood Green on 13 December 2024 to having an article with a blade or point. On 27 March 2025, following a trial at the Crown Court at Woolwich before HHJ Aubrey…