R v MF

R v MF

There is no realistic prospect of success for an appeal against conviction as the grounds raised do not arguably cast doubt on the safety of the convictions, the jury was properly directed, and the applicant's criticisms are without merit. The delay in filing the appeal is unjustified.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: MF
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal conviction refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Anonymity, Trial Procedure, Judicial Directions
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Anonymity Trial Procedure Judicial Directions

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

MF

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are arguable grounds to show the conviction is unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the delay in filing the appeal should be excused
  3. 3 Whether trial counsel's decisions prejudiced the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

There is no realistic prospect of success for an appeal against conviction as the grounds raised do not arguably cast doubt on the safety of the convictions, the jury was properly directed, and the applicant's criticisms are without merit. The delay in filing the appeal is unjustified.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal conviction refused