Ward, R. v [1996] EWCA Crim 813 (19 September 1996)

Ward, R. v [1996] EWCA Crim 813 (19 September 1996)

Conviction for affray was not inconsistent with acquittal for grievous bodily harm; jury could reasonably have found affray based on threat of violence with car jack, self-defence having been negatived; no basis for appellate interference.

Citation
[1996] EWCA Crim 813
Parties
Appellant: Christopher Steven Ward; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 September 1996
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Affray, Inconsistent Verdicts, Self Defence
Criminal Law Affray Inconsistent Verdicts Self Defence

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Parties

Christopher Steven Ward

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for affray was inconsistent with acquittal for grievous bodily harm and acquittals of co-accused
  2. 2 Whether the verdict was unsafe due to inconsistency

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction for affray was not inconsistent with acquittal for grievous bodily harm; jury could reasonably have found affray based on threat of violence with car jack, self-defence having been negatived; no basis for appellate interference.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction for affray stands
  • no interference with jury verdict