NJT, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 451 (27 March 2026)

NJT, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 451 (27 March 2026)

The judge's directions, both written and oral, sufficiently distinguished the elements of sexual activity and the purpose of sexual gratification, and made clear to the jury that they must be sure of the latter before convicting. The conviction was therefore safe.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 451
Parties
Appellant: NJT; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Jury Directions, Appeal Against Conviction
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Jury Directions Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

NJT

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's directions to the jury on the requirement of sexual gratification under section 11(1) Sexual Offences Act 2003 were correct and sufficient to ensure a safe conviction.

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's directions, both written and oral, sufficiently distinguished the elements of sexual activity and the purpose of sexual gratification, and made clear to the jury that they must be sure of the latter before convicting. The conviction was therefore safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed