Mohammed Sajid v R

Mohammed Sajid v R

The recording is not capable of belief, its provenance is unreliable, and it does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal. The convictions are not unsafe, and the applications to extend time and adduce fresh evidence are dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Mohammed Sajid; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Adduce Fresh Evidence
Outcome
Applications dismissed; convictions upheld.
Legal Topics
Appeals, Fresh Evidence, Conviction Safety, Violent Disorder, Grievous Bodily Harm
Criminal Law Appeals Fresh Evidence Conviction Safety Violent Disorder Grievous Bodily Harm

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Parties

Mohammed Sajid

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Adduce Fresh Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence (recording) should be admitted under section 23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968
  2. 2 Whether convictions are unsafe in light of alleged new evidence
  3. 3 Whether delay in providing recording affects credibility

Ratio Decidendi

The recording is not capable of belief, its provenance is unreliable, and it does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal. The convictions are not unsafe, and the applications to extend time and adduce fresh evidence are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Applications dismissed; convictions upheld.

Orders

  • Application for extension of time for leave to appeal dismissed.
  • Application for leave to adduce fresh evidence dismissed.