Thompson, R v [2001] EWCA Crim 1498 (27th June, 2001)

Thompson, R v [2001] EWCA Crim 1498 (27th June, 2001)

The trial judge correctly left the question of indecency to the jury as there was evidence on which a reasonable jury could convict. Disclosure issues and refusal to allow cross-examination on sexual history did not render the conviction unsafe.

Citation
[2001] EWCA Crim 1498
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: David John Thompson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sexual Offences, Disclosure, Cross Examination, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sexual Offences Disclosure Cross Examination Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

David John Thompson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to withdraw the case from the jury on Count 4 (indecent assault on SB)
  2. 2 Whether the defence was denied proper disclosure regarding psychiatric reports for YC
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in refusing cross-examination of YC regarding her pregnancy and termination

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge correctly left the question of indecency to the jury as there was evidence on which a reasonable jury could convict. Disclosure issues and refusal to allow cross-examination on sexual history did not render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed