Archer, R. v [2002] EWCA Crim 1996 (22 July 2002)
The trial judge exercised proper discretion in refusing severance and stay, correctly admitted the tape evidence, properly directed the jury, and imposed a sentence that was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, persistence, and impact of the offences.
- Citation
- [2002] EWCA Crim 1996
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant/applicant/defendant: Jeffrey Howard Archer
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 22 July 2002
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Perjury, Perverting the Course of Justice, Abuse of Process, Admissibility of Evidence, Sentencing
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Jeffrey Howard Archer
Appellant/applicant/defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing severance of trials
- 2 Whether proceedings should have been stayed as an abuse of process due to delay and prejudicial publicity
- 3 Whether tape-recorded telephone conversations were admissible as evidence
Ratio Decidendi
The trial judge exercised proper discretion in refusing severance and stay, correctly admitted the tape evidence, properly directed the jury, and imposed a sentence that was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, persistence, and impact of the offences.
Court Disposition
Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed
Orders
- Leave to appeal against conviction refused
- Appeal against sentence dismissed
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