18 Questions
Who was the solicitor for the appellant in the case of R v Kina?
J.Jerrard Q.C.
What was the basis of the appeal in the case of R v Kina?
Fresh evidence of history of abuse by husband and threat to anally rape appellant's niece
Who referred the whole case to the Court of Appeal?
The Attorney-General
What was the outcome of the appeal in the case of R v Kina?
The conviction was set aside and a new trial was ordered
What was the role of M.Byrne in the case of R v Kina?
Crown prosecutor
How many justices agreed on the order to be made in the case of R v Kina?
All
What was the sentence given to Robyn Bella Kina in the Supreme Court of Queensland?
Imprisonment with hard labour for life
What was the basis of the appellant's chance of acquittal at the trial?
The possibility that the jury might not be satisfied with the prosecution evidence
What did the trial judge rule was insufficient to justify leaving for the consideration of the jury?
Provocation
What was the outcome of the appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeal?
The appeal was dismissed
Who presided over the appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeal?
A combination of Kelly SPJ, Matthews and Macrossan JJ
When was the trial of Robyn Bella Kina held?
5 September 1988
What was the relationship between the appellant and the deceased?
They were in a de facto relationship
What did the evidence show about the deceased's behavior when drunk?
He was occasionally aggressive towards the appellant
What did the appellant say she would do to the deceased before stabbing him?
I am going to stab you, you bastard
What was the reason for the appeal according to the judgment?
There was no evidentiary basis to conclude the existence of provocation
What happened to the petition for a pardon delivered to the Governor on behalf of the appellant?
It was referred to the Court of Appeal
How many grounds of appeal did the appellant give?
3
This quiz is based on a 1993 case in the Queensland Court of Appeal, involving Robyn Bella Kina. Test your knowledge of the judgment and legal proceedings.
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