R v Feige Yu

The judge was correct to refuse cross-examination on the WeChat message as there was no evidence linking it to the complainant, and was justified in not reminding the jury about inaccuracies in the witness statement since the jury did not see the statement.

Parties: Applicant: Feige Yu; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 08 July 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome: Application for extension of time and leave to appeal dismissed on referred grounds; further investigation ordered regarding the Strawberry WeChat account.
Legal Topics: Sexual Offences, Appeals, Cross Examination, Witness Credibility

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Cross Examination Witness Credibility

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Parties

Feige Yu

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

1 Whether the trial judge erred in preventing cross-examination of the complainant regarding a WeChat message allegedly demanding money to stop proceedings
2 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to remind the jury about inaccuracies in a witness statement regarding dates of complaint

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time and leave to appeal dismissed on referred grounds; further investigation ordered regarding the Strawberry WeChat account.

Orders

Applicant to draft a ground of appeal regarding failure to investigate the Strawberry WeChat messaging by 1 pm.
Respondent to respond within 21 days by way of Respondent's Notice.