King & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 596 (08 May 2025)

King & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 596 (08 May 2025)

The bad character evidence was properly admitted as it was relevant, probative, and its prejudicial effect was mitigated by judicial directions; the convictions are safe. The sentencing judge correctly applied the law and guidelines, gave appropriate credit for Edward King's age and maturity, and made no error in...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 596
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: David King; Applicant: Edward Dominic King
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.
Legal Topics
Bad Character Evidence, Joint Enterprise, Murder, Sentencing, Appeals, Minimum Term Calculation
Criminal Law Bad Character Evidence Joint Enterprise Murder Sentencing Appeals Minimum Term Calculation

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

David King

Applicant

Edward Dominic King

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the admission of bad character evidence rendered the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the minimum term for Edward King's sentence was excessive given his age and role

Ratio Decidendi

The bad character evidence was properly admitted as it was relevant, probative, and its prejudicial effect was mitigated by judicial directions; the convictions are safe. The sentencing judge correctly applied the law and guidelines, gave appropriate credit for Edward King's age and maturity, and made no error in the assessment of his role; the sentence stands.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.

Orders

  • Convictions upheld for both applicants.
  • Edward King's minimum term for life sentence confirmed as 17 years and 171 days after deduction of remand time.