R v Ronald Edward Medich (No. 26) [2017] NSWSC 403

R v Ronald Edward Medich (No. 26) [2017] NSWSC 403

There is no warrant for taking the course suggested by senior counsel for the accused. The jury is currently working towards a unanimous verdict, consistent with the Black direction, and should not be prematurely informed about majority verdict provisions.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Application During Jury Deliberations
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
['jury Directions' 'majority Verdicts' 'deliberation Process']
['criminal Law'] ['jury Directions' 'majority Verdicts' 'deliberation Process']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Application During Jury Deliberations

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Court should enquire as to the progress of jury deliberations and inform them about majority verdict provisions']

Ratio Decidendi

There is no warrant for taking the course suggested by senior counsel for the accused. The jury is currently working towards a unanimous verdict, consistent with the Black direction, and should not be prematurely informed about majority verdict provisions.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • ['The application by senior counsel for the accused is refused.']