R v Anthony Jesus Sousa

R v Anthony Jesus Sousa

The judge's interventions during cross-examination were proper, did not prevent the defence from advancing its case, and did not create unfair prejudice. The summing-up and directions to the jury were fair and clear. The conviction is safe and there was no procedural unfairness.

Parties
Appellant: Anthony Jesus Sousa; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Judicial Intervention, Fair Trial, Summing Up, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Judicial Intervention Fair Trial Summing Up Jury Directions

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Parties

Anthony Jesus Sousa

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge intervened improperly during cross-examination, causing unfairness to the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the judge's summing-up and directions to the jury were biased or contradictory

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's interventions during cross-examination were proper, did not prevent the defence from advancing its case, and did not create unfair prejudice. The summing-up and directions to the jury were fair and clear. The conviction is safe and there was no procedural unfairness.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.