R v John Fowler

R v John Fowler

The convictions were safe as the jury was not misled, the fresh evidence would not have affected the verdict, and there was no material irregularity. However, the finding of dangerousness was not justified due to inconsistencies in the pre-sentence report, and the extended sentence was quashed and replaced with a...

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: John Fowler
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Conviction appeal refused; sentence appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Sentence, Dangerousness, Fresh Evidence, Cross Admissibility, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Sentence Dangerousness Fresh Evidence Cross Admissibility Jury Directions

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

John Fowler

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the convictions were unsafe due to alleged disclosure failures and fresh evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive and whether the finding of dangerousness was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions were safe as the jury was not misled, the fresh evidence would not have affected the verdict, and there was no material irregularity. However, the finding of dangerousness was not justified due to inconsistencies in the pre-sentence report, and the extended sentence was quashed and replaced with a determinate sentence of 8 years.

Court Disposition

Conviction appeal refused; sentence appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence granted