Sun, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 422 (06 March 2025)

The judge's directions on self-defence, though expanded with reference to police involvement, were not confusing or misleading and did not undermine the safety of the conviction. The directions on possession of knives were also correct. The proposed ground of appeal was not arguable.

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Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 422
Parties: Prosecution: R; Applicant: Pengqi Sun
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 06 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome: Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics: Murder, Self Defence, Judicial Directions, Possession of Bladed Articles, Appeals Against Conviction

Criminal Law Murder Self Defence Judicial Directions Possession of Bladed Articles Appeals Against Conviction

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Prosecution

Pengqi Sun

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

1 Whether the trial judge's directions on self-defence were confusing or amounted to a misdirection rendering the conviction unsafe
2 Whether the directions regarding possession of knives were correct and clear

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Court Disposition

Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused

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