R v Parrie Jacob

R v Parrie Jacob

The fresh evidence of Mr Parara was credible, potentially supportive of the defence, and could have affected the jury's verdict. Its absence at trial was reasonably explained. The evidence raised doubt as to the safety of the conviction, which was therefore quashed. A retrial was ordered in the interests of justice.

Parties
Respondent: The King; Applicant: Parrie Jacob
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction; Application to Adduce Fresh Evidence
Outcome
Appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered
Legal Topics
Rape, Fresh Evidence, Appeal Against Conviction, Retrial, Section 23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968
Criminal Law Rape Fresh Evidence Appeal Against Conviction Retrial Section 23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968

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Parties

The King

Respondent

Parrie Jacob

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction; Application to Adduce Fresh Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is unsafe in light of fresh evidence
  3. 3 Whether a retrial should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

The fresh evidence of Mr Parara was credible, potentially supportive of the defence, and could have affected the jury's verdict. Its absence at trial was reasonably explained. The evidence raised doubt as to the safety of the conviction, which was therefore quashed. A retrial was ordered in the interests of justice.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; conviction quashed; retrial ordered

Orders

  • Conviction quashed
  • Retrial ordered pursuant to section 7(1) Criminal Appeal Act 1968