Thompson, R v

Thompson, R v

The convictions are unsafe due to materially defective jury directions on inferences and circumstantial evidence, and improper pressure of time placed on the jury to reach a verdict, warranting the quashing of the convictions.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Jayne Ann Thompson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
convictions quashed
Legal Topics
Fraud, Company Law, Director Disqualification, Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence, Jury Directions, Circumstantial Evidence, Burden of Proof
Criminal Law Fraud Company Law Director Disqualification Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence Jury Directions Circumstantial Evidence Burden of Proof

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jayne Ann Thompson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting evidence of voluntary director disqualification as bad character evidence
  2. 2 Whether the jury directions on burden of proof, circumstantial evidence, inferences, and pressure of time were adequate
  3. 3 Whether the absence of direction regarding co-accused's guilty plea rendered the verdict unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions are unsafe due to materially defective jury directions on inferences and circumstantial evidence, and improper pressure of time placed on the jury to reach a verdict, warranting the quashing of the convictions.

Court Disposition

convictions quashed

Orders

  • convictions quashed