13 Nov 2017
Counsel's strategic choices were objectively reasonable in the context of strong DNA evidence and the appellant's lack of memory; the prosecutor's imprecise remark about semen was not materially prejudicial in context; no single or cumulative counsel error caused a miscarriage of justice; appeal dismissed.
17 Mar 2017
Extension of time dismissed because applicant gave no adequate explanation for the delay and no compelling reason to grant an extension; the Court of Appeal was not shown to be in error as the jury could reasonably convict on the evidence given (including conduct consistent with conscious sexual activity and communication), the trial directions were not legally inadequate and were, if anything, favourable to the defendant, and the foreperson's limited acquaintance with the applicant's mother did not create a reasonable apprehension of bias or risk of miscarriage of justice.