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November 2013
Forbes v The Crown (CR-AP 13 of 2013) [2013] TCASC 6 (25 November 2013) After conviction, bail pending appeal requires exceptional circumstances; defective notice and weak prospects meant bail was refused. Criminal procedure – Bail pending appeal – No presumption of bail after conviction – Exceptional circumstances required (prima facie likelihood of success or sentence likely to be served) – Defective notice of appeal for failing to specify alleged misdirection/non‑direction – Alleged summing up misdirections (unanimity and good character) insufficient on material before court – Application for bail refused.	25 November 2013

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November 2013

Forbes v The Crown (CR-AP 13 of 2013) [2013] TCASC 6 (25 November 2013)

After conviction, bail pending appeal requires exceptional circumstances; defective notice and weak prospects meant bail was refused.

Criminal procedure – Bail pending appeal – No presumption of bail after conviction – Exceptional circumstances required (prima facie likelihood of success or sentence likely to be served) – Defective notice of appeal for failing to specify alleged misdirection/non‑direction – Alleged summing up misdirections (unanimity and good character) insufficient on material before court – Application for bail refused.

25 November 2013