Muir, R. v

Muir, R. v

The Recorder's questioning and comments, though probing, did not amount to bias or render the trial unfair. The directions to the jury were sufficient to cure any possible prejudice, and there was strong evidence against the appellant. The conviction is safe.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Sasha Muir
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Blackmail, Judicial Conduct, Fair Trial, Appeal Against Conviction
Criminal Law Blackmail Judicial Conduct Fair Trial Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Sasha Muir

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder's questioning and summing-up rendered the trial unfair and the conviction unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder's questioning and comments, though probing, did not amount to bias or render the trial unfair. The directions to the jury were sufficient to cure any possible prejudice, and there was strong evidence against the appellant. The conviction is safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against conviction is dismissed.