R v Newland

Subject Matter

CRIME — Indictment — Breach of Indictment Rules — Two unrelated groups of counts in one indictment — Order for separate trials of each group — Whether proper — Whether indictment invalid — Whether proceedings after arraignment null — Whether venire de novo to be ordered — Indictments Act 1915, s 5(3) — Indictment Rules 1971, r 9

[1988] QB 402; [1988] 2 WLR 382

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Responsibility for Drafting an Indictment - Ultimate Responsibility D11.6

Responsibility for Drafting an Indictment - Mechanics of Drafting Indictments D11.7

Joinder of Counts in an Indictment - Application of the Rule D11.64

Severance D11.76

Motion to Quash an Indictment - Use of Such Motions by the Prosecution D11.112

Autrefois Acquit and Autrefois Convict - Scope of the Pleas - Findings that Cannot Form Basis for Plea of Autrefois Acquit D12.26