Simons, R v

Simons, R v

The 'Landslide' and DVD evidence was improperly admitted and used solely to show propensity, and the trial judge failed to give adequate directions to the jury on its limited relevance. This rendered the conviction unsafe and it must be quashed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Glenn Michael Simons
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction quashed
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Propensity Evidence, Child Pornography Offences, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Evidence Admissibility of Evidence Propensity Evidence Child Pornography Offences Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Glenn Michael Simons

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 'Landslide' evidence and DVD material were admissible as evidence of propensity or relevant to the charges
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge gave adequate directions to the jury regarding the use of the 'Landslide' evidence
  3. 3 Whether the conviction was safe given the use and direction of the impugned evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The 'Landslide' and DVD evidence was improperly admitted and used solely to show propensity, and the trial judge failed to give adequate directions to the jury on its limited relevance. This rendered the conviction unsafe and it must be quashed.

Court Disposition

conviction quashed

Orders

  • No retrial ordered
  • Nothing in this judgment affects any ongoing or contemplated disciplinary proceedings against the appellant