R v WDU

R v WDU

The applicant's grounds for appeal are not arguable, and there is no merit in granting the extension of time; therefore, the application is refused and the appeal dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: WDU
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 September 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
application refused, appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals, Extension of Time, Jury Composition, Credibility Assessment
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Extension of Time Jury Composition Credibility Assessment

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

WDU

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether grounds of appeal are arguable
  2. 2 whether extension of time for leave to appeal conviction should be granted
  3. 3 credibility of complainant

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's grounds for appeal are not arguable, and there is no merit in granting the extension of time; therefore, the application is refused and the appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

application refused, appeal dismissed

Orders

  • application for extension of time refused
  • appeal dismissed