R v Isaacs (a pseudonym) [2021] NSWDC 401

R v Isaacs (a pseudonym) [2021] NSWDC 401

The evidence of the complainant's interviews and complaint evidence was found unreliable due to leading questions, inconsistencies, lack of detail, and possible confusion with prior incidents; the Crown failed to prove any charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 August 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Verdict
Outcome
acquittal
Legal Topics
['child Sex Offences' 'sexual Intercourse With Child Under 10' 'attempted Sexual Intercourse With Child Under 10' 'indecent Assault Child Under 10']
['criminal Law'] ['child Sex Offences' 'sexual Intercourse With Child Under 10' 'attempted Sexual Intercourse With Child Under 10' 'indecent Assault Child Under 10']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Verdict

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether accused committed sexual intercourse with child under 10' 'Whether accused committed indecent assault on child under 10' 'Whether accused attempted sexual intercourse with child under 10']

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of the complainant's interviews and complaint evidence was found unreliable due to leading questions, inconsistencies, lack of detail, and possible confusion with prior incidents; the Crown failed to prove any charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

acquittal

Orders

  • ['Count 1 Not Guilty' 'Count 2 Not Guilty' 'Count 3 Not Guilty']