EDC, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1428 (10 October 2025)

EDC, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1428 (10 October 2025)

The judge's rulings on the admissibility of hearsay evidence and refusal to stay the proceedings were soundly based on the relevant law. The absence of documentary records did not render the trial unfair, and the applicant had the opportunity to challenge the evidence. The proposed grounds of appeal were not arguable.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1428
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/defendant: EDC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Hearsay Evidence, Abuse of Process, Historical Allegations
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Hearsay Evidence Abuse of Process Historical Allegations

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

EDC

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in admitting hearsay evidence from a deceased complainant under section 116 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in refusing to stay the proceedings as an abuse of process due to the historical nature of the allegations and absence of records

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's rulings on the admissibility of hearsay evidence and refusal to stay the proceedings were soundly based on the relevant law. The absence of documentary records did not render the trial unfair, and the applicant had the opportunity to challenge the evidence. The proposed grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal dismissed