Joseph v Rex [2026] EWCA Crim 22 (23 January 2026)

Fresh evidence from complainant C admitting she lied about key aspects of the incident undermines credibility and central issue of consent, rendering convictions on counts 3 and 4 unsafe; conviction on count 2 upheld due to consistent evidence from a separate complainant.

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Citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 22
Parties: Applicant: Kieron Joseph; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 23 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction With Application to Admit Fresh Evidence
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part; convictions on counts 3 and 4 quashed; conviction on count 2 upheld; extension of time granted.
Legal Topics: Sexual Offences, Appeals, Fresh Evidence, Credibility, Consent

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Fresh Evidence Credibility Consent

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Parties

Kieron Joseph

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction With Application to Admit Fresh Evidence

Legal Issues

1 Whether fresh evidence renders convictions unsafe
2 Whether complainant's credibility affects issue of consent
3 Whether convictions should be quashed based on new evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; convictions on counts 3 and 4 quashed; conviction on count 2 upheld; extension of time granted.

Orders

Convictions on counts 3 and 4 quashed
Conviction on count 2 upheld

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