Hai, R. v

Hai, R. v

The new evidence from Kibria and his relatives is not credible, does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal, and does not render the conviction unsafe. The trial evidence was strong and the jury was properly directed. Applications for leave to appeal and extension of time are refused.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Hai
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Extension of Time
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Appeals, Fresh Evidence, Witness Credibility, Murder
Criminal Law Appeals Fresh Evidence Witness Credibility Murder

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Hai

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether new evidence from a key witness renders the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the new evidence should be admitted under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968

Ratio Decidendi

The new evidence from Kibria and his relatives is not credible, does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal, and does not render the conviction unsafe. The trial evidence was strong and the jury was properly directed. Applications for leave to appeal and extension of time are refused.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal refused
  • Extension of time refused