R v Peter Brown

R v Peter Brown

The recorder was entitled to admit hearsay and bad character evidence, the evidence was not so unconvincing as to require stopping the case, and the applicant's absence did not render the trial unfair; the conviction was not unsafe and the merits of the appeal did not justify extension of time.

Parties
Applicant: Peter Brown; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Hearsay Evidence, Bad Character Evidence, Fair Trial, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Hearsay Evidence Bad Character Evidence Fair Trial Extension of Time Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Peter Brown

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the recorder erred in admitting hearsay evidence of deceased witnesses
  2. 2 Whether the recorder erred in admitting bad character evidence
  3. 3 Whether there was a case to answer on counts 1 to 4

Ratio Decidendi

The recorder was entitled to admit hearsay and bad character evidence, the evidence was not so unconvincing as to require stopping the case, and the applicant's absence did not render the trial unfair; the conviction was not unsafe and the merits of the appeal did not justify extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused