Tan, R. v

Tan, R. v

The judge's directions, though not perfectly worded, were sufficient to ensure the jury properly considered the statutory ingredients of the offence; the conviction is not unsafe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Celia Tan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Stalking, Harassment, Jury Directions, Criminal Behaviour Order, Careless Driving
Criminal Law Stalking Harassment Jury Directions Criminal Behaviour Order Careless Driving

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Celia Tan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge misdirected the jury on the proper approach to harassment in stalking offences
  2. 2 Whether the omission of 'serious' in describing alarm or distress affected the safety of the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's directions, though not perfectly worded, were sufficient to ensure the jury properly considered the statutory ingredients of the offence; the conviction is not unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence and criminal behaviour order remain