Pink, R. v

Pink, R. v

The court held that the medical evidence was sufficient for the jury to find non-accidental head injury and manslaughter, the judge's directions were adequate, and the post-trial jury conduct did not affect the safety of the conviction. The application for leave to appeal was refused.

Parties
Applicant: Christopher Pink; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
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, Appeals Against Conviction
Criminal Law Manslaughter Non Accidental Head Injury Jury Directions Expert Evidence Appeals Against Conviction

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Parties

Christopher Pink

Applicant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

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 jury directions
  2. 2 Whether the absence of the 'triad' of injuries precluded a finding of non-accidental head injury
  3. 3 Whether the judge's directions to the jury were adequate regarding the medical evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the medical evidence was sufficient for the jury to find non-accidental head injury and manslaughter, the judge's directions were adequate, and the post-trial jury conduct did not affect the safety of the conviction. The application for leave to appeal was refused.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal refused