R v Richard Paul Graves

There is no arguable merit in any of the applicant's grounds of appeal and the delay of over 24 years without good reason is sufficient to refuse the application.

Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Richard Paul Graves
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 07 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome: applications refused
Legal Topics: Sexual Offences, Rape, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Conviction Safety

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Conviction Safety

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Richard Paul Graves

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether there is arguable merit in the grounds of appeal against conviction
2 Whether the delay of 24 years and five months justifies extension of time for appeal

Ratio Decidendi

There is no arguable merit in any of the applicant's grounds of appeal and the delay of over 24 years without good reason is sufficient to refuse the application.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

Application for extension of time refused
Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused