R. v E

R. v E

The psychologist's evidence was properly admitted as relevant to the alleged offences, and the jury directions were sufficient; the failure to highlight specific inconsistencies did not render the verdict unsafe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Adam E
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 June 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Evidence Admissibility, Jury Directions, Appeal Grounds

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Adam E

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 admissibility of psychologist's evidence
  2. 2 adequacy of jury directions regarding inconsistencies
  3. 3 safety of conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The psychologist's evidence was properly admitted as relevant to the alleged offences, and the jury directions were sufficient; the failure to highlight specific inconsistencies did not render the verdict unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence affirmed