Court Overturns Manslaughter Conviction of Auriol Grey

Auriol Grey, a disabled woman, was acquitted by the Court of Appeal after her initial conviction in a tragic 2020 incident involving a cyclist.

The Court of Appeal deemed Grey's manslaughter conviction 'unsafe', citing insufficient evidence to justify the original jury decision.
Grey, who has cerebral palsy and partial blindness, had been sentenced to three years in prison in March 2023.
The incident occurred when Grey shouted at a cyclist to leave the pavement, leading to a fatal accident.
Legal experts criticized the handling of Grey's case, highlighting a lack of clarity in defining the 'base offence' during the trial.
Following the acquittal, Grey's family expressed relief and hoped for better support for vulnerable individuals in the legal system.