Unnamed man’s marital rape appeal heard in court

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The unnamed man’s marital-rape appeal was heard at the Court of Criminal Appeal on 31 October 2017, with judgment reserved.

He had been convicted at the Central Criminal Court of raping his wife and threatening to kill her, receiving 12 years with two suspended.

His barrister argued that jurors should have received a specific warning about potential racial bias and challenged the admission of later counts.

The prosecution opposed the appeal, saying the trial judge’s warning and evidential rulings were correct.