Rafizadeh, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1640 (27 November 2024)

Rafizadeh, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1640 (27 November 2024)

There was no merit in the applicant's grounds; all issues raised were either dealt with at trial or could have been, and there was no irregularity or error sufficient to render the conviction unsafe. The extension of time and leave to appeal were refused.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1640
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Majid Rafizadeh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewal of Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Sexual Assault, Appeal Procedure, Extension of Time, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Rape Sexual Assault Appeal Procedure Extension of Time Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Majid Rafizadeh

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewal of Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's conviction is unsafe due to alleged failures by trial counsel and inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence
  2. 2 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal his conviction

Ratio Decidendi

There was no merit in the applicant's grounds; all issues raised were either dealt with at trial or could have been, and there was no irregularity or error sufficient to render the conviction unsafe. The extension of time and leave to appeal were refused.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • Leave to appeal refused