Davies, R v

Davies, R v

The conviction was unsafe because irregularities in the Inquest and prosecution process unfairly undermined the credibility of a key defence witness, resulting in a major disadvantage to the appellant and depriving him of a fair trial.

Parties
Respondent: R; Appellant: Aaron Lee Davies
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal allowed, conviction quashed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Identification Evidence, Abuse of Process, Fair Trial, Delay in Prosecution
Criminal Law Manslaughter Identification Evidence Abuse of Process Fair Trial Delay in Prosecution

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Parties

R

Respondent

Aaron Lee Davies

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was unsafe due to delay and weakness of identification evidence
  2. 2 Whether the trial was unfair due to irregularities in the Inquest and prosecution process

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was unsafe because irregularities in the Inquest and prosecution process unfairly undermined the credibility of a key defence witness, resulting in a major disadvantage to the appellant and depriving him of a fair trial.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed, conviction quashed

Orders

  • If the Crown wishes to apply for a retrial, written submissions must be exchanged within 7 days of judgment.