AAM v REGINA

AAM v REGINA

Although the trial judge did not give a specific direction on the use of evidence of reprehensible behaviour, the conventional directions and the fair summing up were sufficient to ensure the jury did not misuse the evidence. The convictions are safe.

Parties
Appellant: AAM; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 November 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Bad Character Evidence, Jury Directions, Sexual Offences
Criminal Law Rape Bad Character Evidence Jury Directions Sexual Offences

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Parties

AAM

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's failure to give a specific direction on evidence of reprehensible behaviour rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the evidence of reprehensible behaviour was admissible and properly used by the jury

Ratio Decidendi

Although the trial judge did not give a specific direction on the use of evidence of reprehensible behaviour, the conventional directions and the fair summing up were sufficient to ensure the jury did not misuse the evidence. The convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions upheld