R v Faheem Younis

R v Faheem Younis

The judge's rulings regarding hostile witnesses and admission of hearsay evidence were well within the range of reasonable judicial discretion, with no error of law or principle identified; the conviction was not arguably unsafe.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Faheem Younis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
leave to appeal conviction refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Hostile Witnesses, Hearsay Evidence, Judicial Discretion, Fairness of Trial
Criminal Law Murder Hostile Witnesses Hearsay Evidence Judicial Discretion Fairness of Trial

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Faheem Younis

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in allowing prosecution to cross-examine Gary Reid and Simon Ruby as hostile witnesses
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in allowing co-accused’s application to adduce hearsay evidence of Emma Donnelly, DC Buckey and PC Brooks regarding Gary Reid's previous inconsistent statements
  3. 3 Whether the cumulative effect of these matters prejudiced the applicant and adversely affected the fairness of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's rulings regarding hostile witnesses and admission of hearsay evidence were well within the range of reasonable judicial discretion, with no error of law or principle identified; the conviction was not arguably unsafe.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal conviction refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal conviction is refused