R v D

R v D

There was no evidence of risk of future harassment or inappropriate behaviour since 2016, and no proper basis for imposing a restraining order against C2 under section 5A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1977.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: D
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Restraining Orders, Harassment, Appeal
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Restraining Orders Harassment Appeal

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

D

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the restraining order against C2 was necessary under section 5A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1977 after acquittal

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of risk of future harassment or inappropriate behaviour since 2016, and no proper basis for imposing a restraining order against C2 under section 5A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1977.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Restraining order against C2 set aside