Abdullah & Anor v R.

Abdullah & Anor v R.

The trial judge's directions on bad character and identification evidence were sufficient and appropriate in the circumstances. The admission of previous convictions was necessary for a fair trial, and the sentences imposed reflected the gravity and brutality of the offences. There was no error of law or principle, and the convictions and sentences were safe.

Parties
Appellant: Ashraf Abdullah; Appellant: Alexander Pululu; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; applications for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Bad Character Evidence, Joint Enterprise, Identification Evidence, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Bad Character Evidence Joint Enterprise Identification Evidence Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ashraf Abdullah

Appellant

Alexander Pululu

Appellant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting and directing the jury on bad character evidence
  2. 2 Whether the identification evidence was properly admitted and directed
  3. 3 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's directions on bad character and identification evidence were sufficient and appropriate in the circumstances. The admission of previous convictions was necessary for a fair trial, and the sentences imposed reflected the gravity and brutality of the offences. There was no error of law or principle, and the convictions and sentences were safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; applications for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Abdullah's appeal against conviction dismissed
  • Applications for leave to appeal on further grounds refused