YGM, R. v

YGM, R. v

The trial was fair and sufficiently consistent with best practice; the limitations on cross-examination did not render the conviction unsafe; the judge's directions were adequate; the sentence was within the appropriate range given the aggravating features.

Parties
Appellant: Y G M; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction dismissed; renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Rape of a Child Under 13, Vulnerable Witnesses, Cross Examination Limitations, Fair Trial, Sentencing
Criminal Law Rape of a Child Under 13 Vulnerable Witnesses Cross Examination Limitations Fair Trial Sentencing

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Parties

Y G M

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the limitations on cross-examination of a child witness deprived the appellant of a fair trial
  2. 2 Whether the judge's directions to the jury regarding cross-examination were sufficient
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The trial was fair and sufficiently consistent with best practice; the limitations on cross-examination did not render the conviction unsafe; the judge's directions were adequate; the sentence was within the appropriate range given the aggravating features.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction dismissed; renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused