Majid, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2563 (12 October 2009)

Majid, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2563 (12 October 2009)

Despite minor defects in the judge's directions on the standard of proof and improper cross-examination, the strength of the evidence against the appellant meant that the verdicts were not rendered unsafe and the appeal must be dismissed.

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Citation
[2009] EWCA Crim 2563
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Abdul Majid
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Standard of Proof, Jury Directions, Improper Cross Examination, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Standard of Proof Jury Directions Improper Cross Examination Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Abdul Majid

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's direction to the jury on the standard of proof was defective and rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether improper cross-examination regarding the appellant's religious affirmation undermined the fairness of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

Despite minor defects in the judge's directions on the standard of proof and improper cross-examination, the strength of the evidence against the appellant meant that the verdicts were not rendered unsafe and the appeal must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed