Unnamed man loses appeal over rape and indecent assault convictions

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An unnamed man lost his appeal against rape and indecent assault convictions at the Court of Appeal on 24 April 2023.

He had been convicted of one count of rape and 12 counts of indecent assault involving his two sisters between 1974 and 1981, and sentenced to five years in prison.

The appeal challenged issues including the passage of more than four decades before trial and the decision not to hold separate trials. The judges dismissed the appeal, finding no unfairness to the appellant.