R v JAH

R v JAH

The conviction was not unsafe as the prosecution case was strong, the jury was entitled to accept consistent evidence from the complainants, and none of the procedural or evidential complaints individually or collectively undermined the safety of the conviction.

Parties
Prosecution: REX; Applicant: JAH
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Child Protection, Evidence, Trial Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Child Protection Evidence Trial Procedure

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Parties

REX

Prosecution

JAH

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for sexual assault of a child under 13 was unsafe
  2. 2 Whether procedural or evidential irregularities rendered the conviction unsafe
  3. 3 Whether trial counsel's conduct or decisions prejudiced the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was not unsafe as the prosecution case was strong, the jury was entitled to accept consistent evidence from the complainants, and none of the procedural or evidential complaints individually or collectively undermined the safety of the conviction.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against conviction refused