R v Faruque Hussein

R v Faruque Hussein

The evidence was admissible as it was relevant to the appellant's knowledge of the illegitimacy of the tobacco supplied during the conspiracy, and any risk of prejudice was adequately addressed by clear jury directions.

Parties
Appellant: Faruque Hussein; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bad Character Evidence, Conspiracy to Cheat Public Revenue, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Bad Character Evidence Conspiracy to Cheat Public Revenue Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Faruque Hussein

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting bad character evidence under section 101(1)(d) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the prejudicial effect of the evidence outweighed its probative value

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence was admissible as it was relevant to the appellant's knowledge of the illegitimacy of the tobacco supplied during the conspiracy, and any risk of prejudice was adequately addressed by clear jury directions.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld