R v Adrian Richard Rycroft

R v Adrian Richard Rycroft

There was no arguable error in the trial judge's decision regarding the juror, no proper basis for admitting fresh evidence from the applicant's mother, no merit in criticisms of legal representation, no improper concessions in the prosecution closing speech, no material impact from alleged misleading regarding screenshots, and no evidence supporting incomplete disclosure. The grounds for appeal are unarguable and the application must be refused.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Adrian Richard Rycroft
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Jury Management, Fresh Evidence, Trial Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Jury Management Fresh Evidence Trial Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Adrian Richard Rycroft

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in permitting a juror who disclosed being a survivor of sexual abuse to continue serving
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence from the applicant's mother should be admitted
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's legal representatives failed to properly take instructions or challenge evidence

Ratio Decidendi

There was no arguable error in the trial judge's decision regarding the juror, no proper basis for admitting fresh evidence from the applicant's mother, no merit in criticisms of legal representation, no improper concessions in the prosecution closing speech, no material impact from alleged misleading regarding screenshots, and no evidence supporting incomplete disclosure. The grounds for appeal are unarguable and the application must be refused.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused