DZ & JZ, R. v

DZ & JZ, R. v

The judge was wrong to stop the case as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider the reliability and truthfulness of the identification and participation of DZ and JZ in the alleged offences. The appeal is allowed and proceedings are to be resumed.

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Parties
Applicant: Regina; First Respondent: DZ; Second Respondent: JZ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Terminatory Ruling (acquittal) at Crown Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Acquittal, Sexual Offences, Identification Evidence, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Appeal Against Acquittal Sexual Offences Identification Evidence Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Applicant

DZ

First Respondent

JZ

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Terminatory Ruling (acquittal) at Crown Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in stopping the case against DZ and JZ on the basis of identification evidence
  2. 2 Whether there was sufficient evidence for the case to go to the jury

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was wrong to stop the case as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider the reliability and truthfulness of the identification and participation of DZ and JZ in the alleged offences. The appeal is allowed and proceedings are to be resumed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Proceedings to be resumed pursuant to section 61(4)(a) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003