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18 October 2007
Issue: 7293 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Criminal Litigation

R v Clark (application under s 58 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003) [2007] All ER (D) 120 (Oct)

The issue was whether or not the prosecution’s right to appeal against a terminating ruling under CJA 2003, s 58 extends to case management decisions.

HELD The right to appeal granted by s 58 extends to case management decisions, and a case management decision refusing to order an adjournment may constitute a terminating ruling against which a prosecutor can appeal.

Issue: 7293 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—David Smith

Freeths—David Smith

Freeths secures major tax hire with appointment of David Smith

Ellisons—Chris Burnett

Ellisons—Chris Burnett

Patent attorney joins Ellisons to strengthen intellectual property offering

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

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A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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