R v Christopher Kyei & Anor

R v Christopher Kyei & Anor

There was no sufficient evidence of jury irregularity or breach of oath by the forewoman; the integrity of the jury's deliberations remained intact, and the convictions are safe. The applications for leave to appeal are refused.

Parties
Applicant: Christopher Kyei; Applicant: Courtney Ellis; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Jury Irregularity, Appeal Against Conviction, Perverting the Course of Justice, Murder, Attempted Murder, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Jury Irregularity Appeal Against Conviction Perverting the Course of Justice Murder Attempted Murder Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Christopher Kyei

Applicant

Courtney Ellis

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether alleged jury irregularity rendered the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the forewoman breached her oath by discussing the case with her partner
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting WhatsApp messages

Ratio Decidendi

There was no sufficient evidence of jury irregularity or breach of oath by the forewoman; the integrity of the jury's deliberations remained intact, and the convictions are safe. The applications for leave to appeal are refused.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against conviction refused