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PART I — NOTICE OF MOTION

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CRIMINAL DIVISION)

ON APPEAL FROM THE CROWN COURT AT READING

Case No: 43SW0138521

Court of Appeal Ref: 202502956 A3

BETWEEN:

THE KING

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WASEEM MALIK

Appellant

NOTICE OF MOTION TO VACATE GUILTY PLEA AS VOID AB INITIO, QUASH CONVICTION, AND STAY PROCEEDINGS

TO: The Registrar of Criminal Appeals

DATE: 14 October 2025

TAKE NOTICE that the Appellant will move this Honourable Court for the following relief:

1. A Declaration that the guilty plea entered at Reading Crown Court on 2 August 2024 is VOID AB INITIO.
2. An Order quashing the consequent conviction.
3. A Stay of all proceedings as an abuse of the process of the Court.
4. Such further or other relief as the Court deems just.