R v George Edward Greaves

R v George Edward Greaves

The applicant's admitted sexual activity with the complainant when she was under 16 constituted bad character, justifying the judge's direction. The absence of a good character direction was reasonable given the admissions. The extension of time was not in the interests of justice due to excessive delay. The grounds...

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Parties
Applicant: George Edward Greaves; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Good Character Direction, Bad Character Direction, Appeal Procedure, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Good Character Direction Bad Character Direction Appeal Procedure Extension of Time

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Parties

George Edward Greaves

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in law in his approach to legal directions regarding character, rendering the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was entitled to a good character direction
  3. 3 Whether the judge's direction on bad character was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's admitted sexual activity with the complainant when she was under 16 constituted bad character, justifying the judge's direction. The absence of a good character direction was reasonable given the admissions. The extension of time was not in the interests of justice due to excessive delay. The grounds of appeal had no arguable merit.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused