You prosecute Karl who is charged with rape. The complainant…
You prosecute Karl who is charged with rape. The complainant states that the incident took place in the early hours of the morning when she was walking home. She was approached from behind, dragged to a nearby garden and raped. She recognised her attacker as Karl, her ex-boyfriend. Since the complainant ended the relationship, Karl has been stalking her. He has sent numerous text messages and continually calls her phone. When interviewed under caution, Karl denied the allegation. Karl was brought before the magistrates’ court and refused bail. A further bail application was made at the Crown Court, which you opposed. However, Karl was released on conditional bail. You want to appeal the decision of the Crown Court Judge to grant bail. What is the correct course of action for you to take?