Furniss, R. v

Furniss, R. v

None of the grounds of appeal cast any doubt on the safety of the conviction; there was no arguable ground for appeal on any of the issues raised.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Michael Furniss
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Joint Enterprise, Disclosure, Jury Directions, Fresh Evidence, Conduct of Trial Counsel
Criminal Law Murder Joint Enterprise Disclosure Jury Directions Fresh Evidence Conduct of Trial Counsel

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Michael Furniss

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a failure of disclosure by the prosecution
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in jury directions
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

None of the grounds of appeal cast any doubt on the safety of the conviction; there was no arguable ground for appeal on any of the issues raised.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against conviction refused