Christian, R v

Christian, R v

The fresh expert evidence on semen distribution lacked sufficient weight and precision to justify admission; the intermediary's conduct did not create a serious risk of unfairness, and the judge's directions to the jury were adequate to ensure a fair trial.

Parties
Appellant: Anthony Roy Christian; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Fresh Evidence, Intermediary Conduct, Fair Trial, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Rape Fresh Evidence Intermediary Conduct Fair Trial Jury Directions

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Parties

Anthony Roy Christian

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh expert evidence on semen distribution should be admitted
  2. 2 Whether the conduct of the intermediary prejudiced the fairness of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

The fresh expert evidence on semen distribution lacked sufficient weight and precision to justify admission; the intermediary's conduct did not create a serious risk of unfairness, and the judge's directions to the jury were adequate to ensure a fair trial.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • fresh evidence not admitted