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R v S

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R v S
   
Issue: Whether leave to appeal findings of unfitness to stand trial and that the acts were committed should be granted; the lack of a power to remit for trial if no restriction order is made; the correct approach to a change in circumstances when an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order has been made.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   2013/5437/C4
   
Neutral Citation:   [2014] EWCA Crim 2648
   
Judge(s): Sir Brian Leveson P, Openshaw and Dove JJ
   
Date: 20 January 2015