Hunt, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1545 (11 November 2025)
There was no arguable basis on any of the applicant's grounds to suggest that the convictions were unsafe. All relevant evidence was before the jury, the applicant was competently represented, and there was no procedural or evidential failing that could undermine the safety of the convictions.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 1545
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Leon Hunt
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 November 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Rape of a Child Under 13, Assault by Penetration, Unsafe Conviction, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Disclosure of Evidence, Expert Medical Evidence
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Leon Hunt
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the convictions are unsafe due to alleged unlawful evidence, non-disclosure, ineffective assistance of counsel, improper deployment of evidence, and other procedural irregularities.
Ratio Decidendi
There was no arguable basis on any of the applicant's grounds to suggest that the convictions were unsafe. All relevant evidence was before the jury, the applicant was competently represented, and there was no procedural or evidential failing that could undermine the safety of the convictions.
Court Disposition
application refused
Orders
- Application for extension of time for leave to appeal is refused.
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