Richard Satchwell’s murder conviction appeal had no filed grounds by August 2025

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Richard Satchwell’s legal team had lodged a notice to appeal his murder conviction on the day he was sentenced to life in prison on June 4, 2025. The notice was formalised on August 18, but no grounds of appeal had been filed by August 25, according to the Irish Examiner.

His legal team could apply to have the appeal prioritised, but no hearing date had been set. A source cited by the newspaper said the appeal might take a year to 18 months to come to court, depending on when both sides completed their paperwork.