Chapman, R. v
The trial judge's refusal to permit cross-examination about post-rape consensual sexual activity was correct because the incidents were not proximate, not relevant, and risked reinforcing stereotypes. The application for leave to appeal conviction was rejected.
- Parties
- Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Calvin Chapman
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 14 October 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
- Outcome
- renewed application for permission to appeal conviction rejected
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Dangerous Driving, Consent, Cross Examination, Sexual Offences
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Parties
Regina
Respondent
Calvin Chapman
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing permission to cross-examine the complainant about post-rape consensual sexual activity
- 2 Whether the conviction for rape should be appealed
Ratio Decidendi
The trial judge's refusal to permit cross-examination about post-rape consensual sexual activity was correct because the incidents were not proximate, not relevant, and risked reinforcing stereotypes. The application for leave to appeal conviction was rejected.
Court Disposition
renewed application for permission to appeal conviction rejected
Orders
- Application for leave to appeal conviction refused
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