PG, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1420 (01 November 2024)

PG, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1420 (01 November 2024)

The applicant's criticisms of his legal representation did not affect the fairness or outcome of the trial; the new evidence could have been obtained earlier and was not material; and the appeal was lodged far out of time without sufficient justification. There were no arguable grounds of appeal and it was not in...

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Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1420
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: PG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
all applications refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Adducing Fresh Evidence, Legal Representation, Delay in Appeal
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Adducing Fresh Evidence Legal Representation Delay in Appeal

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

PG

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's conviction was unsafe due to alleged failings by his solicitors and barrister
  2. 2 Whether new evidence should be admitted on appeal
  3. 3 Whether the appeal should be allowed out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's criticisms of his legal representation did not affect the fairness or outcome of the trial; the new evidence could have been obtained earlier and was not material; and the appeal was lodged far out of time without sufficient justification. There were no arguable grounds of appeal and it was not in the interests of justice to extend time.

Court Disposition

all applications refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
  • Application to adduce new evidence refused