Wilson, R v

Wilson, R v

The conviction was unsafe due to the existence of undisclosed material subject to public interest immunity, which undermined the integrity of the prosecution and the evidence relied upon at trial.

Parties
Respondent: R; Appellant: Thomas Colledge Wilson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal allowed; conviction quashed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Defraud, Public Interest Immunity, Unsafe Conviction, Disclosure Obligations
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Defraud Public Interest Immunity Unsafe Conviction Disclosure Obligations

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Parties

R

Respondent

Thomas Colledge Wilson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the conviction of Thomas Wilson for conspiracy to defraud was safe
  2. 2 effect of undisclosed material subject to public interest immunity on the fairness of the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was unsafe due to the existence of undisclosed material subject to public interest immunity, which undermined the integrity of the prosecution and the evidence relied upon at trial.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; conviction quashed

Orders

  • extension of time granted
  • leave to appeal granted