The defendant appealed against his conviction for causing grievous bodily harm with intent, asking the court to admit further evidence from an expert who had given evidence at the trial and further confirmatory evidence.
Held: The appeal was dismissed. The defence showed no proper reason for the evidence not having been given at trial. It went to undermine the account given by suggesting that the pain of the events as alleged was misdescribed. In fact the pain suffered by the complainant had not been the central issue. The additional evidence would not take the point further.
Citations:
[2009] EWCA Crim 1701
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Jones (Steven Martin) CACD 23-Jul-1996
The defendant appealed his conviction for murder wishing to bring in evidence of his diminished responsibility at the time of the offence.
Held: The evidence was admitted, but the conviction was upheld. The court took the opportunity to give . .
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Crime
Updated: 15 August 2022; Ref: scu.371882