Fresh evidence – safety of conviction

July/August 2024 | Crime
There was no arguable ground to adduce fresh expert evidence under s23(3) CAA 1968 allowing an appeal against conviction. D was sentenced to a total of 42 months’ imprisonment on conviction of two counts of causing GBH under s18 OAPA 1861. He appealed and sought to introduce fresh expert psychological evidence. Before being sentenced, the …
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