Pink, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 2094 (09 August 2006)

Pink, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 2094 (09 August 2006)

The conviction was safe because the medical evidence, including expert testimony, was sufficient for the jury to conclude non-accidental head injury; the judge's directions on the triad were adequate; and the alleged jury misconduct did not affect the safety of the conviction.

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Citation
[2006] EWCA Crim 2094
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Christopher Pink
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 August 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Non Accidental Head Injury, Jury Directions, Expert Evidence, Jury Misconduct
Criminal Law Manslaughter Non Accidental Head Injury Jury Directions Expert Evidence Jury Misconduct

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Christopher Pink

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for manslaughter was safe given the medical evidence and expert disagreement on the 'triad' of injuries indicating non-accidental head injury
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge properly directed the jury regarding the necessity of the 'triad' for diagnosis
  3. 3 Whether alleged jury misconduct (internet research) rendered the conviction unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was safe because the medical evidence, including expert testimony, was sufficient for the jury to conclude non-accidental head injury; the judge's directions on the triad were adequate; and the alleged jury misconduct did not affect the safety of the conviction.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused