R v Shane Ryan Brooks

R v Shane Ryan Brooks

The evidence sought to be admitted by the defence did not meet the statutory threshold for substantial probative value under section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and would have risked distracting the jury from their central task. The judge's refusal to admit the evidence was correct. The sentence imposed was appropriate and not manifestly excessive given the facts and impact on the victims.

Parties
Appellant: Shane Ryan Brooks; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Bad Character Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Credibility of Witnesses
Criminal Law Rape Bad Character Evidence Admissibility of Evidence Sentencing Sexual Offences Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Shane Ryan Brooks

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence of complainant's alleged dishonesty and controlling behaviour by her boyfriend under section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence sought to be admitted by the defence did not meet the statutory threshold for substantial probative value under section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and would have risked distracting the jury from their central task. The judge's refusal to admit the evidence was correct. The sentence imposed was appropriate and not manifestly excessive given the facts and impact on the victims.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence of 12 years' imprisonment upheld