Harry Oni & Ors v R

Harry Oni & Ors v R

The judge's approach to conspiracy, directions on pleas, and admissibility of evidence did not render convictions unsafe except for Mr Adedeji, whose conviction was quashed due to unreliable identification evidence. Sentences for Mr Savi and Mr Okoya were manifestly excessive given their lesser roles and youth; substituted with proportionate sentences. No retrial ordered as time served exceeded likely sentence.

Parties
Appellant: Harry Oni; Appellant: Jeffrey Ojo; Appellant: Brooklyn Jitoboh; Appellant: Martin Thomas (Junior); Appellant: Ademola Roheez Mark Adedeji; Appellant: Raymond Savi; Appellant: Omolade Okoya; Respondent: Rex; Intervener: Justice
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeals against conviction dismissed except for Mr Adedeji; appeals against sentence for Mr Savi and Mr Okoya allowed; no retrial ordered.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Murder, Grievous Bodily Harm, Evidence, Sentencing, Gang Related Crime, Racial Stereotyping, Admissibility of Evidence, Identification, Fresh Evidence
Criminal Law Conspiracy Murder Grievous Bodily Harm Evidence Sentencing Gang Related Crime Racial Stereotyping +3 more

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Parties

Harry Oni

Appellant

Jeffrey Ojo

Appellant

Brooklyn Jitoboh

Appellant

Martin Thomas (Junior)

Appellant

Ademola Roheez Mark Adedeji

Appellant

Raymond Savi

Appellant

Omolade Okoya

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Justice

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's approach to conspiracy was correct
  2. 2 Whether directions on guilty pleas and evidence were proper
  3. 3 Whether section 34 CJPOA directions were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's approach to conspiracy, directions on pleas, and admissibility of evidence did not render convictions unsafe except for Mr Adedeji, whose conviction was quashed due to unreliable identification evidence. Sentences for Mr Savi and Mr Okoya were manifestly excessive given their lesser roles and youth; substituted with proportionate sentences. No retrial ordered as time served exceeded likely sentence.

Court Disposition

Appeals against conviction dismissed except for Mr Adedeji; appeals against sentence for Mr Savi and Mr Okoya allowed; no retrial ordered.

Orders

  • Conviction of Mr Adedeji quashed; no retrial ordered.
  • Sentences of Mr Savi and Mr Okoya reduced to 4 years 6 months detention in Young Offender Institution; time served on remand and qualifying curfew to count towards sentence.