R v Marc Alun Williams

R v Marc Alun Williams

The proposed appeal has no prospect of success as the jury was entitled to reach its verdict based on the evidence, alleged failures in police investigation were considered at trial, and the applicant had the opportunity to challenge the evidence. The expert reports and character references do not constitute fresh...

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Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: Marc Alun Williams
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Attempted Sexual Communication With a Child, Abuse of Process, Fresh Evidence, Police Investigation, Jury Composition
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Attempted Sexual Communication With a Child Abuse of Process Fresh Evidence Police Investigation Jury Composition

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Marc Alun Williams

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether alleged failures in police investigation rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 whether prosecution constituted an abuse of process
  3. 3 whether fresh evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed appeal has no prospect of success as the jury was entitled to reach its verdict based on the evidence, alleged failures in police investigation were considered at trial, and the applicant had the opportunity to challenge the evidence. The expert reports and character references do not constitute fresh evidence, and the juror's police affiliation does not render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal is refused