Grant-Murray & Anor, R v

Grant-Murray & Anor, R v

No substantial injustice shown; jury directions, evidence, and trial procedures were proper; fresh evidence not credible or relevant; mandatory life sentences for juveniles are lawful and compatible with ECHR; minimum terms proportionate; applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Janhelle Grant-Murray; Applicant: Alex Henry; Applicant: Joseph McGill; Applicant: Corey Hewitt; Applicant: Andrew Hewitt; Intervener: The Equality and Human Rights Commission; Interested Party: Ministry of Justice
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Joint Enterprise Liability, Bad Character Evidence, Fresh Evidence, Sentencing of Juveniles, Fair Trial Rights, Mandatory Life Sentences, Effective Participation of Young Defendants, ECHR Compatibility
Criminal Law Human Rights Law Joint Enterprise Liability Bad Character Evidence Fresh Evidence Sentencing of Juveniles Fair Trial Rights Mandatory Life Sentences +2 more

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Janhelle Grant-Murray

Applicant

Alex Henry

Applicant

Joseph McGill

Applicant

Corey Hewitt

Applicant

Andrew Hewitt

Applicant

The Equality and Human Rights Commission

Intervener

Ministry of Justice

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether jury directions on joint enterprise complied with R v Jogee
  2. 2 Admissibility of bad character evidence
  3. 3 Admissibility of fresh evidence regarding autism

Ratio Decidendi

No substantial injustice shown; jury directions, evidence, and trial procedures were proper; fresh evidence not credible or relevant; mandatory life sentences for juveniles are lawful and compatible with ECHR; minimum terms proportionate; applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Orders

  • No leave to appeal granted.
  • No fresh evidence admitted.