Dawson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1408 (09 November 2023)

Dawson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1408 (09 November 2023)

Despite the prosecution's failure to disclose the negative identification procedure, the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, particularly the CCTV evidence and recovery of distinctive clothing, making the conviction safe. The procedural error did not undermine the safety of the conviction.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1408
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Darren Dawson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Identification Evidence, Disclosure, Jury Discharge, Appeal Against Conviction
Criminal Law Robbery Identification Evidence Disclosure Jury Discharge Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Darren Dawson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the failure to disclose a negative identification procedure rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in refusing to discharge the jury after the late disclosure
  3. 3 Whether the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming despite the procedural error

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the prosecution's failure to disclose the negative identification procedure, the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, particularly the CCTV evidence and recovery of distinctive clothing, making the conviction safe. The procedural error did not undermine the safety of the conviction.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction upheld