Taylor v The Queen

Taylor v The Queen

The judge was entitled to exclude evidence of alleged prior lies as lacking substantial probative value, and the summing up did not undermine the safety of the conviction. The sentence imposed was within the appropriate bracket and based on the evidence consistent with the jury's verdicts.

Parties
Appellant: Christopher David Taylor; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Bad Character Evidence, Cross Examination, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Bad Character Evidence Cross Examination Sentencing

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Parties

Christopher David Taylor

Appellant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 admissibility of evidence regarding complainant's alleged prior lies about sexual experience
  2. 2 judge's summing up and its impact on safety of conviction
  3. 3 factual basis for sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to exclude evidence of alleged prior lies as lacking substantial probative value, and the summing up did not undermine the safety of the conviction. The sentence imposed was within the appropriate bracket and based on the evidence consistent with the jury's verdicts.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • clerical error in the record regarding the prevention order should be corrected