MI, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 851 (02 July 2024)

MI, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 851 (02 July 2024)

The grounds of appeal against conviction and sentence are wholly without merit; the Recorder's approach and sentence were correct and justified by the gravity and duration of the offences. No extension of time is warranted.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 851
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: MI
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Child Sexual Abuse, Appeal Procedure, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Child Sexual Abuse Appeal Procedure Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

MI

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction and sentence
  2. 2 Whether the grounds of appeal against conviction and sentence have merit

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal against conviction and sentence are wholly without merit; the Recorder's approach and sentence were correct and justified by the gravity and duration of the offences. No extension of time is warranted.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to appeal conviction and sentence refused
  • Application for leave to call a witness refused