ME, R v

ME, R v

No good cause has been shown for further or fresh disclosure; the application is speculative and unsupported by specific evidence or detail.

Parties
Applicant: M. E.; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Disclosure and Directions Prior to Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Application for disclosure refused; directions given for further conduct of appeal.
Legal Topics
Disclosure, Appeals, Sexual Offences, Procedural Directions
Criminal Law Evidence Disclosure Appeals Sexual Offences Procedural Directions

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Parties

M. E.

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Disclosure and Directions Prior to Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether further disclosure of mobile phone data is warranted post-conviction
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has demonstrated a good cause for fresh disclosure
  3. 3 Application of post-trial disclosure principles

Ratio Decidendi

No good cause has been shown for further or fresh disclosure; the application is speculative and unsupported by specific evidence or detail.

Court Disposition

Application for disclosure refused; directions given for further conduct of appeal.

Orders

  • Applicant to give notice of abandonment or lodge draft amended grounds of appeal by 13 August.
  • Respondent to respond in writing by 27 August.