PP, R. v

PP, R. v

Although the summing-up was deficient in addressing delay, risk of evidence contamination, and distress, these weaknesses did not render the convictions unsafe given the context and facts of the case.

Parties
Appellant: PP; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 May 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Incest, Historic Sexual Abuse, Jury Directions, Evidence Contamination, Delay in Reporting, Distress of Complainants
Criminal Law Incest Historic Sexual Abuse Jury Directions Evidence Contamination Delay in Reporting Distress of Complainants

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Parties

PP

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether weaknesses in the summing-up rendered the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 adequacy of directions regarding delay between alleged offences and trial
  3. 3 adequacy of directions regarding risk of non-deliberate contamination of evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Although the summing-up was deficient in addressing delay, risk of evidence contamination, and distress, these weaknesses did not render the convictions unsafe given the context and facts of the case.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions upheld
  • sentence and consequential orders remain