The appellant appealed her conviction for grievous bodily harm, presenting the evidence of two new witnesses. The new evidence was direct eye witness evidence of self defence.
Held: The new evidence fell within the requirements of the 1968 Act and was admissible on an appeal. The evidence went direct as to the central issues, and the conviction was unsafe. A retrial was not appropriate. Appeal allowed.
Judges:
Lord Justice Potter, Mr Justice Butterfield, and His Honour Judge Paget QC (acting as a judge of the CACD)
Citations:
[2002] EWCA Crim 2616
Links:
Statutes:
Offences Against the Person Act 1961 20, Criminal Appeal Act 1968 23(2)(a)(d)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 23 May 2022; Ref: scu.179664
