Robinson, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 689 (15 May 2025)

Robinson, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 689 (15 May 2025)

There was no arguable basis for appeal as the evidence supporting the convictions was clear, the applicant's explanations were before the jury, and no relevant new evidence or procedural unfairness was established. The applicant failed to provide a good reason for the significant delay in renewing his application, and no unsafe conviction was identified.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 689
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Gary Robinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Criminal Damage, Witness Intimidation, Extension of Time, Unfair Trial Allegations, Disclosure, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Criminal Law Criminal Damage Witness Intimidation Extension of Time Unfair Trial Allegations Disclosure Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Gary Robinson

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's convictions for criminal damage and witness intimidation are unsafe
  2. 2 Whether there was a good reason for the delay in applying for leave to appeal
  3. 3 Whether alleged new evidence or disclosure failures undermine the safety of the convictions

Ratio Decidendi

There was no arguable basis for appeal as the evidence supporting the convictions was clear, the applicant's explanations were before the jury, and no relevant new evidence or procedural unfairness was established. The applicant failed to provide a good reason for the significant delay in renewing his application, and no unsafe conviction was identified.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to appeal conviction refused