Waste not, want not

Table of contents

• Original news
• What was the background to the application?
• What issues relating to the making of costs applications against prosecutors did this case raise?
• What were the main legal arguments put forward?
• What did the judge decide, and why?
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
• Are there still any unresolved issues lawyers will need to watch out for in this area?
• What practical lessons are there from this case for corporate crime lawyers dealing with the issue of costs after successfully defending a corporate criminal case?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: In R v Cornish, the High Court has provided guidance on how to approach wasted cost applications against the prosecution following an acquittal. Edward Henry, a barrister at QEB Hollis Whiteman, considers the implications of this decision.