The case is a straightforward application of the R v Darby principles for extension of time to appeal against sentence. The circumstances of a self-represented prisoner (lack of legal resources, waiting for legal aid, depressive condition) were held insufficient to distinguish the applicant from the general prison population and did not constitute special and substantial reasons for delay. A former solicitor's professional background does not assist in an application for extension of time.
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