Stock, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1862 (08 August 2008)

Stock, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1862 (08 August 2008)

The appeal was dismissed because, even accepting possible procedural failings in identification and disclosure, the identification evidence—particularly that of Mr Wilson—remained reliable and was not sufficiently undermined by new evidence or argument to render the conviction unsafe.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 1862
Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant/defendant: Anthony Stock
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Following CCRC Reference
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Identification Evidence, Disclosure Obligations, Appeals Process, Miscarriage of Justice, Alibi Evidence, Judicial Directions, Police Misconduct
Criminal Law Identification Evidence Disclosure Obligations Appeals Process Miscarriage of Justice Alibi Evidence Judicial Directions Police Misconduct

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Anthony Stock

Appellant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Following CCRC Reference

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the identification evidence was contaminated or unreliable due to police procedures and non-disclosure
  2. 2 Whether the summing-up by the trial judge was inadequate or unfair
  3. 3 Whether new evidence or arguments undermine the safety of the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because, even accepting possible procedural failings in identification and disclosure, the identification evidence—particularly that of Mr Wilson—remained reliable and was not sufficiently undermined by new evidence or argument to render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed