Denton, R. v

Denton, R. v

The judge's intervention, viewed in context, did not undermine the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction. The questions were proper, the summing-up was fair, and the issue remained for the jury. There was no material irregularity or unfairness.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Patrick Franklin Denton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Judicial Intervention, Fair Trial, Possession With Intent to Supply, Evidence, Summing Up
Criminal Law Judicial Intervention Fair Trial Possession With Intent to Supply Evidence Summing Up

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Patrick Franklin Denton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's intervention during cross-examination undermined the fairness of the trial and the safety of the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's intervention, viewed in context, did not undermine the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction. The questions were proper, the summing-up was fair, and the issue remained for the jury. There was no material irregularity or unfairness.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld