Edwards, R v

Edwards, R v

The judge's failure to instruct the jury not to discuss the case with outsiders was an error, but given the absence of evidence of improper jury conduct and the strength of the evidence against the appellant, the verdict was not unsafe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Anthony John Edwards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Handling Stolen Goods, Jury Directions, Unsafe Verdict
Criminal Law Handling Stolen Goods Jury Directions Unsafe Verdict

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Anthony John Edwards

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's failure to instruct the jury not to discuss the case with outsiders rendered the verdict unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's failure to instruct the jury not to discuss the case with outsiders was an error, but given the absence of evidence of improper jury conduct and the strength of the evidence against the appellant, the verdict was not unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld