Thompson, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2955 (01 December 2010)

Thompson, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2955 (01 December 2010)

The Recorder was entitled to impose a restraining order following acquittal, having carefully considered the evidence and statutory requirements, and the order was necessary and proportionate to protect the complainant from harassment.

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Citation
[2010] EWCA Crim 2955
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Pierre Thompson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Restraining Orders, Acquittal, Protection From Harassment, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Restraining Orders Acquittal Protection From Harassment Domestic Violence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Pierre Thompson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a restraining order can be imposed following acquittal under section 5A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997
  2. 2 Whether the restraining order imposed was necessary and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was entitled to impose a restraining order following acquittal, having carefully considered the evidence and statutory requirements, and the order was necessary and proportionate to protect the complainant from harassment.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Restraining order against Pierre Thompson to have no direct or indirect contact with the complainant, not to visit or come within 100 metres of her home address, for 12 months from 24 June 2010.