Hengari-Ajufo & Anor, R. v

Hengari-Ajufo & Anor, R. v

The trial judge was entitled to treat Wright as hostile, the hearsay evidence from Kerry and Sasha Maxwell was properly admitted under section 114(1)(d) after thorough scrutiny, and the judge's directions to the jury were fair and did not undermine the safety of the convictions.

Parties
Prosecution: R E G I N A; Appellant: CHUDI HENGARI-AJUFO; Appellant: RONNIE MALBA ATUGIYA
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Hostile Witness, Hearsay Evidence, Fair Trial, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Murder Hostile Witness Hearsay Evidence Fair Trial Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

R E G I N A

Prosecution

CHUDI HENGARI-AJUFO

Appellant

RONNIE MALBA ATUGIYA

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in ruling an eyewitness as hostile
  2. 2 Whether hearsay evidence from bereaved family members was admissible
  3. 3 Whether the judge's directions on hearsay evidence were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge was entitled to treat Wright as hostile, the hearsay evidence from Kerry and Sasha Maxwell was properly admitted under section 114(1)(d) after thorough scrutiny, and the judge's directions to the jury were fair and did not undermine the safety of the convictions.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions upheld
  • no further orders