You represent Anwar, who was convicted of sexual assault fol…
You represent Anwar, who was convicted of sexual assault following summary trial. He was sentenced to a community order. You are of the opinion that, when giving their reasons for conviction, the magistrates defined ‘consent’ incorrectly. In conference, after the hearing, Anwar asks you if he can appeal his conviction to the Divisional Court as a result of the magistrates’ reasons. What is the correct advice to give Anwar about an appeal to the Divisional Court?