David Patchell's murder appeal application refused

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David Patchell's murder appeal application was refused by the Court of Criminal Appeal on 23 January 2014.

The court had already dismissed his appeal against conviction on 4 February 2013.

Patchell sought a certificate allowing a further Supreme Court appeal on a constitutional search-warrant question.

The court found that question lacked sufficient gravity and widespread importance to be considered exceptional.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.