R v Anthony John Hemmings

R v Anthony John Hemmings

There was no evidential basis to admit evidence of previous complaints, the tactical decisions regarding witnesses were reasonable, and there was no unfairness or misdirection at trial; therefore, the grounds of appeal had no real prospect of success.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Anthony John Hemmings
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal and application for extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Evidence, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Evidence Jury Directions

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Anthony John Hemmings

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether evidence of previous complaints by the complainant should have been adduced at trial
  2. 2 Whether failure to call certain defence witnesses rendered the trial unfair
  3. 3 Whether the reading of hearsay evidence was unfair

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidential basis to admit evidence of previous complaints, the tactical decisions regarding witnesses were reasonable, and there was no unfairness or misdirection at trial; therefore, the grounds of appeal had no real prospect of success.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal and application for extension of time refused