Thompson, R. v

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
Criminal Law 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

  1. 1 Whether a restraining order can be imposed following acquittal
  2. 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.