Bhatti v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 8 (17 January 2025)

Bhatti v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 8 (17 January 2025)

The trial judge's direction on lies was adequate and protected against the inadmissible chain of reasoning. The evidence regarding the lack of a certificate was admissible and the judge's direction deprived it of prejudicial effect. The convictions are safe.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 8
Parties
Appellant: Asad Bhatti; Respondent: The King
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; convictions upheld
Legal Topics
Explosive Substances, Possession for Terrorist Purposes, Jury Directions, Lucas Direction, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Terrorism Law Explosive Substances Possession for Terrorist Purposes Jury Directions Lucas Direction Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Asad Bhatti

Appellant

The King

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge gave an adequate direction to the jury regarding lies told by the appellant (Lucas direction)
  2. 2 Whether evidence of the appellant's failure to obtain a certificate for explosives was properly admitted and properly directed

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's direction on lies was adequate and protected against the inadmissible chain of reasoning. The evidence regarding the lack of a certificate was admissible and the judge's direction deprived it of prejudicial effect. The convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; convictions upheld