R v Martin Harvey

R v Martin Harvey

There were no arguable grounds of appeal, no sufficient explanation for the substantial delay, and the convictions were not shown to be unsafe. The applications were wholly without merit and a loss of time order was justified.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Martin Harvey
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and for Representation Order
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Rape, Malicious Communications, Criminal Damage, Appeals, Extension of Time, Loss of Time Order
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Rape Malicious Communications Criminal Damage Appeals Extension of Time +1 more

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Martin Harvey

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and for Representation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are arguable grounds for appeal against conviction after significant delay
  2. 2 Whether sufficient explanation exists for the delay in seeking appeal
  3. 3 Whether the convictions are unsafe due to alleged evidential or procedural irregularities

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds of appeal, no sufficient explanation for the substantial delay, and the convictions were not shown to be unsafe. The applications were wholly without merit and a loss of time order was justified.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • All applications refused
  • Loss of time order of 14 days imposed