Retired doctor loses appeal over abuse of seven boys

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The retired doctor lost his appeal against his conviction for abusing seven boys at the Court of Appeal on 17 November 2020.

The doctor, whose identity is protected by court order, had been convicted of 12 indecent assaults and one sexual assault during medical examinations. The appeal court rejected all 17 grounds, including arguments about jury directions and evidence heard during the trial.

He was serving a four-year prison sentence imposed after the conviction. The court said the evidence did not justify withdrawing the trial from the jury.