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Davies (Gareth), Regina v: CACD 21 Apr 2008

The defendant had been convicted of a gruesome murder. He appealed against his minimum tarriff which had been set in accordance with the 1988 act with a starting point of 30 years. Held: The appeal succeeded. The evidence had not demonstrated the necessary condition of sexual intent. The fact that the victim was found named … Continue reading Davies (Gareth), Regina v: CACD 21 Apr 2008

L, Regina v: CACD 17 Mar 2005

Appeal from section 269 order imposed on conviction for murder. Citations: [2005] EWCA Crim 802 Links: Bailii Statutes: Criminal Justice Act 2003 269(4) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Criminal Sentencing Updated: 26 July 2022; Ref: scu.342965

Mielll, Regina v: CACD 21 Dec 2007

The prosecutor appealed from the acquittal of the defendant on a charge of murder. He had subsequently been said to have admitted to the offence while in prison on other offences. Held: The confessions did amount to new evidence within the section. However the confessions were not reliable. They were inconsistent with the evidence, and … Continue reading Mielll, Regina v: CACD 21 Dec 2007

O’Dowd v Regina: CACD 12 May 2009

The defendant appealed against his conviction for serious sexual offences. The trial was very lengthy after the prosecution introduced bad character evidence from other allegations from some 17 years or more before. Judges: Scott Baker LJ, Rafferty DBE J, Beatson J Citations: [2009] EWCA Crim 905, [2009] 2 Cr App R 16, [2009] Crim LR … Continue reading O’Dowd v Regina: CACD 12 May 2009

Regina v XY: CACD 21 Jul 2005

Defendants appealed orders made under the 2003 Act. Held: The 2003 Act required supplementary procedural provisions in order to work. Those provisions had not been isued, and this risked, amongst other things, the wast eof judicial resources. This case wouldhave to be adjourned. The position at the moment was obscure to the point of being … Continue reading Regina v XY: CACD 21 Jul 2005

Regina v Gough (Robert): HL 1993

The defendant had been convicted of robbery. He appealed, saying that a member of the jury was a neighbour to his brother, and there was therefore a risk of bias. This was of particular significance as the defendant was charged with conspiracy with that brother to commit burglaries. The juror had sworn an affidavit that … Continue reading Regina v Gough (Robert): HL 1993

G, Regina (on The Application of) v X School: SC 29 Jun 2011

The claimant was employed as a teaching assistant. He was suspended after allegations of sexual misbehaviour with boy at the school. He refused to take part in the disciplinary proceedings until the police investigation was concluded. A decision was made that no prosecution would follow. The claimant’s solicitors asked to be allowed to represent him … Continue reading G, Regina (on The Application of) v X School: SC 29 Jun 2011