The discovery of fresh evidence after a trial, and when used as a basis for an appeal, must always be considered in the context of the way the defence was conducted. If the evidence would not have been used in any event, then it was very unlikely that the discovery of the fresh evidence would render the conviction unsafe.
Judges:
Lord Justice Judge, Mr Justice Hooper and Mrs Justice Hallett
Citations:
Times 25-Oct-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 01 September 2022; Ref: scu.166708