Historical sexual offence trial involving allegations from two complainants concerning events said to have occurred more than 30 years earlier.
The court assessed major inconsistencies in the complainants' evidence, contradictions regarding identifying physical features, conflicting evidence about prior discussions between the complainants, and defence evidence undermining key aspects of the allegations.
Applying the W.(D.) framework and accounting for the frailties inherent in historical prosecutions, the court held the Crown had not proven the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was acquitted on all counts.
