R v YAW

R v YAW

The trial judge correctly evaluated the evidential material and found no proper basis for concluding the complainant's previous allegation was false; therefore, exclusion of the evidence was justified and the conviction is safe.

Parties
Appellant: YAW; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Bad Character Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, False Allegations, Reporting Restrictions
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Bad Character Evidence Admissibility of Evidence False Allegations Reporting Restrictions

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Parties

YAW

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence of a previous alleged false allegation by the complainant under section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is unsafe due to exclusion of such evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge correctly evaluated the evidential material and found no proper basis for concluding the complainant's previous allegation was false; therefore, exclusion of the evidence was justified and the conviction is safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • reporting restrictions maintained