H, R v [2016] NICA 41 (21 October 2016)

H, R v [2016] NICA 41 (21 October 2016)

The convictions on counts 14 and 17 were not inconsistent, illogical, or unreasonable in light of the evidence and the jury's entitlement to reach different conclusions on different counts; the convictions are safe and the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2016] NICA 41
Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: H
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
21 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Inconsistent Verdicts, Sexual Offences, Appeal Against Conviction, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Inconsistent Verdicts Sexual Offences Appeal Against Conviction Jury Directions

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Parties

R

Prosecution

H

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the convictions on counts 14 and 17 are inconsistent verdicts in light of other findings and disagreements of the jury
  2. 2 Whether the convictions are unsafe due to alleged inconsistency

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions on counts 14 and 17 were not inconsistent, illogical, or unreasonable in light of the evidence and the jury's entitlement to reach different conclusions on different counts; the convictions are safe and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed