Baines, R. v

Baines, R. v

The judge's directions to the jury were sufficient to ensure they did not rely on inadmissible evidence; no procedural or disclosure errors occurred that would render the conviction unsafe; the tactical decision not to seek jury discharge cannot be revisited on appeal.

Parties
Appellant: Leslie Peter Baines; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Jury Directions, Admissibility of Evidence, Procedural Fairness
Criminal Law Murder Jury Directions Admissibility of Evidence Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Leslie Peter Baines

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge gave adequate directions to the jury regarding inadmissible evidence
  2. 2 Whether procedural or disclosure errors rendered the conviction unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's directions to the jury were sufficient to ensure they did not rely on inadmissible evidence; no procedural or disclosure errors occurred that would render the conviction unsafe; the tactical decision not to seek jury discharge cannot be revisited on appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction for murder upheld
  • no further orders