R v Michael John Lovell

R v Michael John Lovell

There were no arguable grounds that the conviction was unsafe. The trial was conducted properly, the transcript was accurate, the applicant was well represented, and the allegations of impropriety or error were unfounded and contradicted by the record. The application for leave to appeal and to adduce fresh evidence was refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Michael John Lovell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal refused; application to adduce fresh evidence refused; application for extension of time refused; loss of time order made
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Appeals, Jury Directions, Fresh Evidence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Appeals Jury Directions Fresh Evidence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Michael John Lovell

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are arguable grounds that the applicant's conviction is unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the trial process or summing up was defective
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds that the conviction was unsafe. The trial was conducted properly, the transcript was accurate, the applicant was well represented, and the allegations of impropriety or error were unfounded and contradicted by the record. The application for leave to appeal and to adduce fresh evidence was refused.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal refused; application to adduce fresh evidence refused; application for extension of time refused; loss of time order made

Orders

  • Renewed application for leave to appeal refused
  • Application to adduce fresh evidence refused