Scott, R. v

Scott, R. v

No evidence of juror bias affecting the safety of the conviction; verdicts were unanimous and acquittals returned on other counts relating to KF. Sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and frequency of offending.

Parties
Applicant: Mark David Scott; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Rape, Attempted Rape, Bias, Jury Impartiality, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Rape Attempted Rape Bias Jury Impartiality Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mark David Scott

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether juror bias rendered conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

No evidence of juror bias affecting the safety of the conviction; verdicts were unanimous and acquittals returned on other counts relating to KF. Sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and frequency of offending.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Orders

  • Fresh evidence not received under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968.
  • No extension of time granted for appeal.