The defendant appealed a conviction for robbery. Two other older youths had been involved, and he claimed to have had minimal involvement and to have acted under duress. He complained that expert psychiatric evidence as to his susceptibility to duress had been excluded. On appeal, he sought the admission of the evidence under the Act. … Continue reading Regina v Siddiqi: CACD 20 Dec 2000
The Court of Appeal has power to receive and call for additional evidence in interests of justice, and even though it had been ruled inadmissible at the trial if was relevant. Gazette 29-Nov-1995, Ind Summary 06-Nov-1995 Criminal Appeal Act 1991 23(1), Criminal Appeal Act 1968 23(1) England and Wales Criminal Evidence, Criminal Practice Updated: 08 … Continue reading Regina v Gilfoyle: CACD 6 Nov 1995
The court reviewed a number of authorities which deal with the correct approach by the court when asked to receive evidence pursuant to section 23. Citations: [2003] EWCA Crim 2385 Statutes: Criminal Appeals Act 1968 23(1) Cited by: Cited – Hendy, Regina v CACD 12-Apr-2006 The applicant was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1992 for … Continue reading Regina v Gilbert: CACD 2003
