Appeal date set for 2026

In October 2024 we received a strong decision in our favour from the High Court regarding Stafford v Attorney-General. A month later, the Crown appealed the decision, in what we describe as a ‘kitchen sink’ appeal – appealing almost every point in the judgment.

Following the Crown’s decision to appeal, and our subsequent cross-appeal, which we filed to protect our legal position, the Court of Appeal has now set a date for a five-day Appeal Court hearing.

This will take place next year from 20 April 2026.

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