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Court of Appeal dismisses an appeal of two appellants against their convictions for rape, on the grounds, inter alia, that the trial judge: (1) correctly told the jury that recent complaint evidence was evidence of consistency; (2) correctly told the jury that the ordinary rule is that a person’s testimony is not strengthened by their having repeated it to another person; and (3) was correct that the recent complaint evidence did not constitute corroboration.
Criminal Law - appeal from an order of the Central Criminal Court – appeal against conviction – grounds of appeal is that the judge misdirected the jury and was in error in implying aspects of evidence – issue in relation to consent – no basis for criticising what the trial judge had to say – court not persuaded to uphold any of the grounds of appeal advanced - appeal dismissed.
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