MM, R, v R

MM, R, v R

The summing-up, though elaborate, did not exceed permissible comment and was fair; the judge properly presented the defence case and assisted the jury with relevant explanations without bias.

Parties
Appellant: Michael M; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Indecent Assault, Judicial Summing Up, Delay in Reporting, Credibility of Witnesses
Criminal Law Rape Indecent Assault Judicial Summing Up Delay in Reporting Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Michael M

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's summing-up was unfair and biased against the defence
  2. 2 Whether the judge improperly commented on reasons for delayed reporting by complainants
  3. 3 Whether the summing-up omitted material evidence relevant to the defence

Ratio Decidendi

The summing-up, though elaborate, did not exceed permissible comment and was fair; the judge properly presented the defence case and assisted the jury with relevant explanations without bias.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence affirmed