In the matter of The Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955; in the matter of an Application for Leave to Appeal pursuant to Section 21(1) of the Act ; in the matter of an Appeal against conviction by Court Martial of Roy David Snedden [1987] ADFDAT 1

In the matter of The Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955; in the matter of an Application for Leave to Appeal pursuant to Section 21(1) of the Act ; in the matter of an Appeal against conviction by Court Martial of Roy David Snedden [1987] ADFDAT 1

Despite discrepancies between witnesses, it was reasonable for the Court to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant spoke the insubordinate words complained of.

Parties
Appellant: Roy David Snedden; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 March 1987
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by Court Martial
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Insubordinate Language, Standard of Proof, Appeals From Court Martial

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Parties

Roy David Snedden

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction by Court Martial

  1. 1 Whether the conviction on the 5th charge was unreasonable and cannot be supported by the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Despite discrepancies between witnesses, it was reasonable for the Court to conclude beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant spoke the insubordinate words complained of.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed