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Bad Character – Creating a False Impression – Fender [2018] EWCA Crim 2829

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This appeal concerns the admissibility of bad character evidence to correct a false impression given by a defendant. The prosecution alleged a conspiracy to sell prohibited weapons and that the appellant had…

Jury Retaining Transcripts of ABE – Sothilingham [2018] EWCA Crim 2884

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This was a case where Counsel argued that  the convictions were unsafe because the judge allowed the jury to retain a copy of the transcript of a complainants ABE interview in relation…

Lawrence [2018] EWCA Crim 2509 – Appealing 11 Years out of time

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This case illustrated the serious difficulties in appealing a case 11 years out of time . The Court in refusing permission indicated Unsurprisingly after 11 years, recollection of events is diminished, papers…

New Grounds not to be added to a Single Judges Refusal unless exceptional Circumstances – R v James and others [2018] EWCA Crim 285

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This is a crucial decision for Appeal Lawyers or those who’s eek to have their convictions over turned . The court has made clear that fresh grounds are not to be added…