R v Eiraj Zarazadeh

R v Eiraj Zarazadeh

The application for leave to appeal is refused because the evidence relied upon is not fresh, the alleged errors and criticisms do not undermine the safety of the conviction, and there is no justification for an extension of time given the lack of merit in the grounds advanced.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Eiraj Zarazadeh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Fresh Evidence, Appeal Out of Time, Trial Process, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Fresh Evidence Appeal Out of Time Trial Process Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Eiraj Zarazadeh

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence from a key witness justifies granting leave to appeal
  2. 2 Whether errors in mobile phone data presentation affected the safety of the conviction
  3. 3 Whether the judge's summing-up was unfair or misdirected the jury

Ratio Decidendi

The application for leave to appeal is refused because the evidence relied upon is not fresh, the alleged errors and criticisms do not undermine the safety of the conviction, and there is no justification for an extension of time given the lack of merit in the grounds advanced.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Extension of time to appeal refused