Dixon-Kenton, R. v

Dixon-Kenton, R. v

The gang-related expert evidence and evidence of motive were admissible, relevant, and probative; the links between the killing of John Ogunjobi and the killing of Solomon Small were supported by admissible evidence; the judge's assessment of fairness and disclosure was correct; omission to put motive to appellant did not render the conviction unsafe.

Parties
Applicant/appellant: Shaveek Dixon-Kenton; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld.
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Expert Evidence, Gang Related Motive, Bad Character Evidence, Disclosure Obligations, Self Defence, Loss of Control
Criminal Law Admissibility of Expert Evidence Gang Related Motive Bad Character Evidence Disclosure Obligations Self Defence Loss of Control

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Parties

Shaveek Dixon-Kenton

Applicant/appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether expert gang evidence was admissible
  2. 2 Whether evidence of motive relating to the killing of John Ogunjobi was sufficiently supported by admissible evidence
  3. 3 Whether prosecution failed to properly disclose material

Ratio Decidendi

The gang-related expert evidence and evidence of motive were admissible, relevant, and probative; the links between the killing of John Ogunjobi and the killing of Solomon Small were supported by admissible evidence; the judge's assessment of fairness and disclosure was correct; omission to put motive to appellant did not render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld.