Butt, R v

Butt, R v

The trial judge's decision to impose a time limit on cross-examination was justified due to repetitious and prolix questioning; it did not result in unfairness to the appellant, who had ample opportunity to put salient points to the complainant.

Parties
Appellant: Ejaz Butt; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Trial Management, Cross Examination, Judicial Discretion, Fair Trial
Criminal Law Rape Trial Management Cross Examination Judicial Discretion Fair Trial

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Parties

Ejaz Butt

Appellant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's imposition of a time limit on cross-examination denied the appellant a fair trial

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's decision to impose a time limit on cross-examination was justified due to repetitious and prolix questioning; it did not result in unfairness to the appellant, who had ample opportunity to put salient points to the complainant.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed