Williams, R v

Williams, R v

The judge was correct in not giving a Lucas direction as the case turned wholly on credibility and there was no evidence requiring such a direction. The directions given were sufficient and did not conflate the offences. The judge's conduct did not affect the fairness of the trial.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Lewys Williams
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Criminal Damage, Jury Directions, Lucas Direction, Good Character Direction
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Criminal Damage Jury Directions Lucas Direction Good Character Direction

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Lewys Williams

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to give a Lucas direction on lies
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to direct the jury adequately on the separation of offences
  3. 3 Whether the judge's conduct affected the fairness of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct in not giving a Lucas direction as the case turned wholly on credibility and there was no evidence requiring such a direction. The directions given were sufficient and did not conflate the offences. The judge's conduct did not affect the fairness of the trial.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed