R v BD

R v BD

The directions given to the jury were sufficient and focused on the central issue; the admission of indecent images was proper; the finding of abuse of trust was justified by the applicant's role as stepfather; and the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: BD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Voyeurism, Indecent Images, Jury Directions, Abuse of Trust, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Voyeurism Indecent Images Jury Directions Abuse of Trust Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

BD

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / 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 indecent images as propensity evidence was proper
  3. 3 Whether the finding of abuse of trust was justified for sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The directions given to the jury were sufficient and focused on the central issue; the admission of indecent images was proper; the finding of abuse of trust was justified by the applicant's role as stepfather; and the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused