R v Nicola Tams

R v Nicola Tams

The alleged conversation between the prison officer and juror occurred after the verdict, did not suggest any irregularity or prejudice, and was incapable of supporting an arguable ground of appeal; thus, no investigation or appeal is warranted.

Parties
Applicant: Nicola Tams; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Robbery, Wounding With Intent, Jury Irregularity, Fresh Evidence, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Robbery Wounding With Intent Jury Irregularity Fresh Evidence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Nicola Tams

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether alleged jury irregularity after verdict justifies investigation or appeal
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence of conversation between prison officer and juror supports an arguable ground of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The alleged conversation between the prison officer and juror occurred after the verdict, did not suggest any irregularity or prejudice, and was incapable of supporting an arguable ground of appeal; thus, no investigation or appeal is warranted.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Refusal to admit fresh evidence
  • Refusal to direct Criminal Cases Review Commission to investigate