AJF, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 197 (22 January 2025)

AJF, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 197 (22 January 2025)

The CCRC investigation found no evidence of juror bias or irregularity; the applicant's complaints about the scope of the investigation and the questions asked do not justify further inquiry. There is no arguable basis that the conviction is unsafe, and the application for leave to appeal is refused.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 197
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: AJF
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Jury Irregularity, Jury Bias, Sexual Offences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Jury Irregularity Jury Bias Sexual Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

AJF

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether post-trial juror note alleging bias and irregularity justified further investigation and rendered conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) investigation into jury bias was sufficient

Ratio Decidendi

The CCRC investigation found no evidence of juror bias or irregularity; the applicant's complaints about the scope of the investigation and the questions asked do not justify further inquiry. There is no arguable basis that the conviction is unsafe, and the application for leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against conviction refused

Orders

  • No further investigation to be directed
  • Applicant to be referred to as 'AJF' in any publication; no identifying details to be published