R v Asim Abdulrasul
Leave to appeal out of time is refused because the applicant failed to provide persuasive justification for delay, and none of the fresh evidence sought to be admitted would arguably render the conviction unsafe; the prosecution evidence was strong and the jury's verdict was properly reached.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Asim Abdulrasul; Complainant: WK
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 June 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewal of Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time Against Conviction
- Outcome
- leave to appeal refused
- Legal Topics
- Attempted Murder, Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Wounding With Intent, Possession of Bladed Article, Appeal Procedure, Fresh Evidence, Extension of Time
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Asim Abdulrasul
Applicant
WK
Complainant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewal of Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time Against Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether leave to appeal out of time against conviction should be granted
- 2 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal
- 3 Whether the conviction is unsafe
Ratio Decidendi
Leave to appeal out of time is refused because the applicant failed to provide persuasive justification for delay, and none of the fresh evidence sought to be admitted would arguably render the conviction unsafe; the prosecution evidence was strong and the jury's verdict was properly reached.
Court Disposition
leave to appeal refused
Orders
- Application for extension of time refused
- Application to admit fresh evidence refused
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