BCM v The Queen [2013] HCA 48

BCM v The Queen [2013] HCA 48

On review of the whole of the evidence, the complainant’s essential account was consistent and the identified inconsistencies did not preclude a finding of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court of Appeal’s conclusion not to set aside the convictions was correct and the appeal must be dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: BCM; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal to High Court From Supreme Court of Queensland
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Unreasonable Verdict, Sufficiency of Reasons, Indecent Dealing With Child, Child Witness Discrepancies
Criminal Law Appeal Against Conviction Unreasonable Verdict Sufficiency of Reasons Indecent Dealing With Child Child Witness Discrepancies

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Parties

BCM

Appellant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal to High Court From Supreme Court of Queensland

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether verdict unreasonable or unsupported by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether inconsistencies in complainant’s evidence affected reliability
  3. 3 Whether Court of Appeal gave sufficient reasons for upholding the verdicts

Ratio Decidendi

On review of the whole of the evidence, the complainant’s essential account was consistent and the identified inconsistencies did not preclude a finding of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court of Appeal’s conclusion not to set aside the convictions was correct and the appeal must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.