Crow, R. v

Crow, R. v

There is no arguable merit in the grounds for appeal as the voice identification evidence was properly admitted and the jury was appropriately directed. The fresh evidence is unreliable, unsigned, undated, and motivated by ill-will, and there is no adequate explanation for the delay. It is not in the interests of justice to admit the evidence or grant an extension of time.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Colin John Crow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Extension of Time
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Voice Identification, Admissibility of Evidence, Fresh Evidence, Extension of Time, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Voice Identification Admissibility of Evidence Fresh Evidence Extension of Time Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Colin John Crow

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was unsafe due to reliance on voice identification evidence
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted to challenge the conviction
  3. 3 Whether an extension of time to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

There is no arguable merit in the grounds for appeal as the voice identification evidence was properly admitted and the jury was appropriately directed. The fresh evidence is unreliable, unsigned, undated, and motivated by ill-will, and there is no adequate explanation for the delay. It is not in the interests of justice to admit the evidence or grant an extension of time.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Application for extension of time refused