BBZ, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1207 (09 September 2025)

BBZ, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1207 (09 September 2025)

The applicant raised no properly arguable ground of appeal that casts doubt on the safety of the conviction; the fresh evidence sought to be introduced was not relevant or credible; and the application was wholly unmeritorious, justifying a loss of time order.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1207
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/defendant: BBZ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Related Orders
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; all other applications dismissed; loss of time order made
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Indecent Assault, Indecency With a Child, Appeal Against Conviction, Fresh Evidence, Loss of Time Order, Anonymity Order
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Indecent Assault Indecency With a Child Appeal Against Conviction Fresh Evidence Loss of Time Order +1 more

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

BBZ

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Related Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has raised any arguable ground of appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968
  3. 3 Whether a loss of time order should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant raised no properly arguable ground of appeal that casts doubt on the safety of the conviction; the fresh evidence sought to be introduced was not relevant or credible; and the application was wholly unmeritorious, justifying a loss of time order.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused; all other applications dismissed; loss of time order made

Orders

  • 28 days shall not count towards the sentence as a loss of time order
  • applicant to be anonymised as BBZ in all publications