R v Alistair Dickson
The footwear evidence, though limited, was probative due to exclusion of other defendants' shoes; the judge's summing-up was accurate and did not mislead the jury; fresh expert evidence did not materially differ from trial evidence and should not be admitted; bad character evidence was properly admitted and probative; the conviction is safe.
- Parties
- Applicant: Alistair Dickson; Respondent: Rex
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 September 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Manslaughter, Bad Character Evidence, Expert Evidence, Footwear Mark Comparison, Admissibility of Evidence, Appeal Procedure
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Parties
Alistair Dickson
Applicant
Rex
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the footwear mark evidence was properly admitted and had probative value
- 2 Whether the judge erred in admitting bad character evidence
- 3 Whether fresh expert evidence should be received on appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The footwear evidence, though limited, was probative due to exclusion of other defendants' shoes; the judge's summing-up was accurate and did not mislead the jury; fresh expert evidence did not materially differ from trial evidence and should not be admitted; bad character evidence was properly admitted and probative; the conviction is safe.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal against conviction dismissed
- Application to extend time to renew application for leave to appeal on bad character evidence refused
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