Edwards (Formerly Steadman) v R

Edwards (Formerly Steadman) v R

Non-disclosure of Kearney's informant status did not materially affect the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction; Kearney's retraction evidence is not credible and does not provide grounds for appeal.

Parties
Appellant: Alan Edwards (Formerly Steadman); Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal After Referral by CCRC
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Non Disclosure, Witness Credibility, Police Informant, Fresh Evidence, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Evidence Non Disclosure Witness Credibility Police Informant Fresh Evidence Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Alan Edwards (Formerly Steadman)

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal After Referral by CCRC

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether non-disclosure of Kearney's informant status rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether Kearney's retraction constituted credible fresh evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Non-disclosure of Kearney's informant status did not materially affect the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction; Kearney's retraction evidence is not credible and does not provide grounds for appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed