R (Virgin Media Ltd) v Zinga [2014] EWCA Crim 1823 – S 17 POA - POCA.
- when costs of “private”, i.e. non-State, prosecution payable from central funds.
1) “private prosecutor” expected to seek tenders or quotations before selecting solicitor and advocate.
2) in the Court of Appeal, unless special circumstances pertain, solicitors not expected to assist in preparation of legal argument or to attend on counsel to deal with issues of law.
3) response to confiscation appeal could reasonably be prepared and presented by one advocate; reasonableness of time to prepare appeal judged on time taken by single reasonably competent advocate with requisite understanding of the law.
4) in public interest for State prosecutor to be properly resourced to conduct difficult and complex proceedings so as to avoid costs of “private prosecution”.
undefined: unpaid