Man has conviction for sexually assaulting six-year-old quashed due to child's lack of memory

Man has conviction for sexually assaulting six-year-old quashed due to child's lack of memory

A judge ruled that the child’s lack of memory of the alleged incident prevented the defence from effectively cross-examining the child.

Man's conviction for sexual assault of girl, 6, quashed over her lack of memory

The man had pleaded not guilty of sexually assaulting the girl

Man's conviction for sexual assault of girl (6) quashed due to child's lack of memory

Paul Neilan A man jailed for sexually assaulting his daughter’s six-year-old friend has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal (CoA) because her lack of memory of the alleged incident due to the passing of time prevented the defence from effectively cross-examining the child. The man (50), who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child, was convicted and sentenced to four... Source