A6 Murder DNA evidence

[NickB]

However, I have no doubt that when the work has been properly concluded, these scientific tests, too, will demonstrate that he had nothing to do with this crime."

And the following sentence was:
"The Commission will, in due course, refer the case back to the appeal court, and Hanratty's conviction will be quashed.”

So his game plan was for the DNA result to be presented at the appeal court. Yet when the case was referred back to the appeal court, the defence tried to get it not to consider the DNA result on the grounds that by doing so would exceed its role as a Court of review (2002 Appeal - point 101).

[Victor]

So his game plan was for the DNA result to be presented at the appeal court. Yet when the case was referred back to the appeal court, the defence tried to get it not to consider the DNA result on the grounds that by doing so would exceed its role as a Court of review (2002 Appeal - point 101).

Hi Nick,

But the objection to the evidence was specific, it was not additional information to prove that the previous judgment was wrong.

Of course it could easily be argued that since the results are allegedly so suspect and LCN can't be used to exonerate anyone, then even if the LCN result showed it was someone else, that wouldn't be evidence that Hanratty was innocent in Woffinden's eyes! Therefore I've no idea why he is pushing for further testing - it makes no sense.

KR,
Vic.

[nugnug]

well if dna does not proves is guilt it cant prove his innocence

[NickB]

well if dna does not proves is guilt it cant prove his innocence

I think all they are hoping for is a result that does not necessarily point to Hanratty.

If a further test continues to indicate Hanratty’s guilt it will be rejected, but if it is inconclusive it will be accepted and hailed as a triumph.