Mathieson, R v

There was sufficient evidence for the jury to infer intent to rape and acts beyond preparation, and the judge's summing-up was fair and not biased. The grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Jack Stephen Mathieson
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 20 March 2018
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Attempted Rape, Appeal Against Conviction, Judicial Bias, No Case to Answer

Criminal Law Attempted Rape Appeal Against Conviction Judicial Bias No Case to Answer

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Jack Stephen Mathieson

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was sufficient evidence of intent and acts beyond preparation for attempted rape
2 Whether the trial judge's summing-up was biased or prejudicial

Ratio Decidendi

There was sufficient evidence for the jury to infer intent to rape and acts beyond preparation, and the judge's summing-up was fair and not biased. The grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

Leave to appeal conviction refused