R v Aaron Stephen Jackson

R v Aaron Stephen Jackson

The new evidence in the form of Facebook messages is credible, was not available at trial, and is relevant to the central issue of credibility. Its absence rendered the conviction unsafe. The appeal is allowed and a retrial is ordered.

Parties
Appellant: Aaron Stephen Jackson; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 April 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered
Legal Topics
Rape, Fresh Evidence, Appeal Against Conviction, Credibility, Retrial
Criminal Law Rape Fresh Evidence Appeal Against Conviction Credibility Retrial

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Parties

Aaron Stephen Jackson

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence (Facebook messages) should be admitted under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is unsafe in light of the new evidence
  3. 3 Whether a retrial should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

The new evidence in the form of Facebook messages is credible, was not available at trial, and is relevant to the central issue of credibility. Its absence rendered the conviction unsafe. The appeal is allowed and a retrial is ordered.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered

Orders

  • Application to admit new evidence allowed
  • Conviction quashed