TH, R v

TH, R v

There was nothing improper in the jury's deliberations or the process by which they reached their verdicts; the convictions are safe.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: T. H.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Jury Deliberations, Majority Verdicts, Safety of Conviction, Sexual Offences, Historical Offences
Criminal Law Jury Deliberations Majority Verdicts Safety of Conviction Sexual Offences Historical Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

T. H.

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the manner in which the jury reached unanimous verdicts rendered the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the distress of a juror indicated impropriety in the jury's deliberations

Ratio Decidendi

There was nothing improper in the jury's deliberations or the process by which they reached their verdicts; the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • renewed application for permission to appeal is refused