The accused, charged with first-degree murder, brought an application to stay the proceedings due to unreasonable delay under section 11(b) of the Charter.
The total delay exceeded the 30-month ceiling established in Jordan.
However, the court found that the net delay was justified by the complexity of the case, which involved international extradition, voluminous disclosure, and significant defence-caused delays.
Furthermore, applying the transitional exceptional circumstances framework, the court determined that the delay was within the Morin guidelines and dismissed the application.
