On a trial of several defendants, on charge against one defendant remained unresolved. A co-defendant, released on bail, met with two jurors in a pub at a break for about two hours and discussed the remaining defendant. The court was not informed. The defendant was convicted and sentenced to 23 years imprisonment. He now appealed.
Judges:
Thomas, Sweeney LJJ, Paget QC J
Citations:
[2011] EWCA Crim 1778
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 16 September 2022; Ref: scu.442002