Regina (C'Wealth) v Baladjam & Ors [No 35] [2008] NSWSC 1456

Regina (C'Wealth) v Baladjam & Ors [No 35] [2008] NSWSC 1456

The five documents are admissible as relevant circumstantial evidence and the Crown is not required to provide further particulars regarding the identity of alleged co-conspirators beyond the substantial disclosures already made; the principles of fairness do not require additional particulars where disclosed materials sufficiently inform the defence of the roles involved.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina (Commonwealth); Accused: Omar Baladjam; Accused: Khaled Cheikho; Accused: Moustafa Cheikho; Accused: Mohamed Ali Elomar; Accused: Abdul Rakib Hasan; Accused: Mohammed Omar Jamal; Accused: Mirsad Mulahalilovic; Accused: Khaled Sharrouf; Accused: Mazen Touma
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Application Decision
Outcome
Each application is refused and notice of motion dismissed.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Particulars, Admissibility of Evidence, Fairness to Accused
Criminal Law Conspiracy Particulars Admissibility of Evidence Fairness to Accused

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Parties

Regina (Commonwealth)

Prosecution

Omar Baladjam

Accused

Khaled Cheikho

Accused

Moustafa Cheikho

Accused

Mohamed Ali Elomar

Accused

Abdul Rakib Hasan

Accused

Mohammed Omar Jamal

Accused

Mirsad Mulahalilovic

Accused

Khaled Sharrouf

Accused

Mazen Touma

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Application Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether handwritten documents found during search warrant execution are admissible as evidence in conspiracy trial
  2. 2 Whether the Crown is obliged to provide particulars of the identity of alleged co-conspirators

Ratio Decidendi

The five documents are admissible as relevant circumstantial evidence and the Crown is not required to provide further particulars regarding the identity of alleged co-conspirators beyond the substantial disclosures already made; the principles of fairness do not require additional particulars where disclosed materials sufficiently inform the defence of the roles involved.

Court Disposition

Each application is refused and notice of motion dismissed.

Orders

  • Each application is refused and notice of motion dismissed.