Ellis, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 118 (31 January 2025)

Ellis, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 118 (31 January 2025)

There are no arguable grounds that the convictions are unsafe; the trial was fair, disclosure was proper, and the fresh evidence does not meet the statutory test or affect the safety of the convictions. The application is refused as out of time and without merit.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 118
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Jason John Ellis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Sexual Assault, Appeals, Fresh Evidence, Disclosure, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Rape Sexual Assault Appeals Fresh Evidence Disclosure Jury Directions

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jason John Ellis

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the convictions are unsafe due to alleged trial errors or fresh evidence
  2. 2 Whether there was any flaw in the trial process rendering it unfair
  3. 3 Whether time for appeal should be extended

Ratio Decidendi

There are no arguable grounds that the convictions are unsafe; the trial was fair, disclosure was proper, and the fresh evidence does not meet the statutory test or affect the safety of the convictions. The application is refused as out of time and without merit.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • All applications relating to this appeal against conviction are refused.