Stock, R v

Stock, R v

The identification evidence, particularly that of Mr Wilson, was not undermined by the new material or arguments; the procedures, though not ideal by modern standards, did not render the conviction unsafe; fresh evidence and arguments do not justify overturning the verdict.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: Anthony Stock
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Identification Evidence, Miscarriage of Justice, Appeals, Police Procedure, Disclosure Obligations, Alibi Evidence
Criminal Law Identification Evidence Miscarriage of Justice Appeals Police Procedure Disclosure Obligations Alibi Evidence

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Anthony Stock

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether identification evidence was contaminated by improper police procedures
  2. 2 Whether failures in disclosure and summing-up rendered the conviction unsafe
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence exonerates the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The identification evidence, particularly that of Mr Wilson, was not undermined by the new material or arguments; the procedures, though not ideal by modern standards, did not render the conviction unsafe; fresh evidence and arguments do not justify overturning the verdict.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed