JAH, R v [2025] EWCA Crim 1020 (09 July 2025)

JAH, R v [2025] EWCA Crim 1020 (09 July 2025)

The conviction was safe because the prosecution case was strong, the complainants' accounts were consistent, and no procedural or evidential errors individually or collectively rendered the conviction unsafe. The applicant suffered no prejudice from the alleged irregularities, and the jury was entitled to accept the...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1020
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/defendant: JAH
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals Against Conviction, Child Sexual Assault, Jury Trial Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Against Conviction Child Sexual Assault Jury Trial Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

JAH

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for sexual assault of a child under 13 was unsafe
  2. 2 Whether procedural or evidential errors rendered the conviction unsafe
  3. 3 Whether the applicant suffered prejudice due to trial circumstances or counsel's conduct

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was safe because the prosecution case was strong, the complainants' accounts were consistent, and no procedural or evidential errors individually or collectively rendered the conviction unsafe. The applicant suffered no prejudice from the alleged irregularities, and the jury was entitled to accept the prosecution evidence.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against conviction refused

Orders

  • Anonymity order for the complainants and the applicant under the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.