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Morrison v Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police

Author / Contributor: Jeremy Johnson QC
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Morrison v Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police
   
Issue: Whether, a jury having indicated that they were deadlocked, the Judge had put improper pressure on them by expressing regret at their failure to reach a verdict and the need for a further trial
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   B3/02/2148
   
Neutral Citation:   [2003] EWCA Civ 271
   
Judge(s): Lord Phillips MR, Brooke and Laws LJJ
   
Date: 17 February 2003