Thompson, R. v
The Recorder was entitled to impose a restraining order post-acquittal based on evidence of injury and conduct, and properly directed herself to statutory requirements of necessity and proportionality.
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- Parties
- Appellant: Pierre Ricardo Thompson; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 01 December 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Restraining Orders, Acquittal, Protection From Harassment
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Parties
Pierre Ricardo Thompson
Appellant
Regina (The Crown)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a restraining order can be imposed following acquittal
- 2 Whether the restraining order was necessary and proportionate
Ratio Decidendi
The Recorder was entitled to impose a restraining order post-acquittal based on evidence of injury and conduct, and properly directed herself to statutory requirements of necessity and proportionality.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Restraining order upheld: appellant not to contact complainant directly or indirectly, not to visit or come within 100 metres of her home, for 12 months from 24 June 2010.
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