BD, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1575 (14 November 2025)

BD, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1575 (14 November 2025)

The directions given to the jury were sufficient and focused on the central issue of whether the offences occurred; the admission of computer images was proper and did not require expert evidence of searching; the applicant was clearly in a position of trust, aggravating culpability; and the sentence imposed was...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1575
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: BD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Voyeurism, Indecent Photographs of a Child, Sexual Assault, Causing a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity, Assault by Penetration, Abuse of Trust, Admissibility of Evidence, Jury Directions, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Voyeurism Indecent Photographs of a Child Sexual Assault Causing a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity Assault by Penetration +4 more

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

BD

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the jury directions on consent and reasonable belief rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the admission of images found on the applicant's computer was proper
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing judge was correct to find abuse of trust and whether the sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The directions given to the jury were sufficient and focused on the central issue of whether the offences occurred; the admission of computer images was proper and did not require expert evidence of searching; the applicant was clearly in a position of trust, aggravating culpability; and the sentence imposed was proper and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused