Kenneth McDonald loses appeal against child rape conviction

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Kenneth McDonald lost his appeal against his rape and indecent assault convictions at the Court of Appeal; the decision was reported on 11 July 2022.

The court rejected his argument that repeated judicial interventions during the complainant’s cross-examination made his trial unfair. It also found no basis to overturn the trial judge’s decision on a corroboration warning.