Hallam, R. v

Hallam, R. v

The cumulative effect of unreliable identification evidence, undermined alibi, and fresh evidence not available at trial rendered the conviction unsafe.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Sam Hallam
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction quashed, appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Identification Evidence, Miscarriage of Justice, Fresh Evidence, Alibi, Disclosure Obligations
Criminal Law Identification Evidence Miscarriage of Justice Fresh Evidence Alibi Disclosure Obligations

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Sam Hallam

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was safe given the reliability of identification evidence
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence undermined the prosecution case
  3. 3 Whether failures in disclosure affected the fairness of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

The cumulative effect of unreliable identification evidence, undermined alibi, and fresh evidence not available at trial rendered the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

conviction quashed, appeal allowed

Orders

  • No retrial ordered
  • Full representation order granted for appellant's solicitor