PT, R v [2000] EWCA Crim 30 (18 April 2000)

PT, R v [2000] EWCA Crim 30 (18 April 2000)

The fresh evidence presented was not credible or reliable, and did not undermine the safety of the convictions. The original trial was properly conducted and the convictions are safe.

Citation
[2000] EWCA Crim 30
Parties
Appellant: Mr T.; Complainant: J. S.; Complainant: D. M.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Based on Fresh Evidence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Fresh Evidence, Appeal, Credibility of Witnesses
Criminal Law Rape Fresh Evidence Appeal Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Mr T.

Appellant

J. S.

Complainant

D. M.

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Based on Fresh Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence renders the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Credibility and reliability of new witnesses
  3. 3 Admissibility and impact of tape recordings

Ratio Decidendi

The fresh evidence presented was not credible or reliable, and did not undermine the safety of the convictions. The original trial was properly conducted and the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Convictions for rape upheld
  • No grounds found to declare convictions unsafe