SK, R. v [2002] EWCA Crim 1319 (31st May 2002)

SK, R. v [2002] EWCA Crim 1319 (31st May 2002)

The conviction for indecent assault was not logically inconsistent with acquittals on other counts because the conviction was supported by the appellant's own admissions and did not solely depend on the complainant's evidence; refusal to allow cross-examination was within the trial judge's discretion given the lack of clarity and relevance of the medical notes; the extended sentence was unjustified as there was no evidential basis for it and the statutory maximum for the offence is two years.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Crim 1319
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: SK
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence From Manchester Crown Court
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed.
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Rape, Severance of Counts, Cross Examination Under Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, Sentencing
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Rape Severance of Counts Cross Examination Under Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

SK

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence From Manchester Crown Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for indecent assault (count 7) is inconsistent with acquittals on other counts involving same complainant
  2. 2 Whether trial judge erred in refusing cross-examination of complainant regarding prior sexual history under section 41 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
  3. 3 Whether extended sentence of ten years was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for indecent assault was not logically inconsistent with acquittals on other counts because the conviction was supported by the appellant's own admissions and did not solely depend on the complainant's evidence; refusal to allow cross-examination was within the trial judge's discretion given the lack of clarity and relevance of the medical notes; the extended sentence was unjustified as there was no evidential basis for it and the statutory maximum for the offence is two years.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed.

Orders

  • Quash extended sentence of ten years.
  • Substitute sentence of two years imprisonment.