Hearings
England & Wales
31 Jan 2001 [2001] EWCA Crim 168; [2001] QB 862; [2001] 3 WLR 125; [2001] 2 Cr App R 156, CA
27 Jun 2001 (pet all) [2001] 1 WLR 1518, HL(E)
R v Hayward
Additional names
R v Purvis
See also
Subject Matter
CRIME — Practice — Trial — Defendant absconding before trial — Whether appropriate to proceed with trial where defendant absent and unrepresented — Exercise of judge's discretion
[2001] EWCA Crim 168; [2001] QB 862; [2001] 3 WLR 125; [2001] 2 Cr App R 156, CA
Appellate History
R v Hayward [2001] EWCA Crim 168; [2001] QB 862; [2001] 3 WLR 125; [2001] 2 Cr App R 156, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) affirmed
R v Hayward [2001] 1 WLR 1518, HL(E)
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Presence of the Accused at Trial - Exceptions to the Principle - Principles to be Considered
D15.84
Presence of the Accused at Trial - Exceptions to the Principle - Principles to be Considered D15.85
Introduction - Waiver of Convention Rights A7.9
Right to a Fair Trial - Right to be Present at Trial A7.56
Miscellaneous - Absent Defendants - Inability to Attend E19.84
Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Adjournment - Proceeding in the absence of a party
61.14
Presence of the defendant 81.20