The case applies the established test for unreasonable verdicts under s 668E(1) of the Criminal Code (Qld) to a conviction for digital rape of a child, confirming that inconsistencies in the evidence of the complainant and other witnesses were matters for the jury to assess, and that neutral medical evidence (no injury found) does not give rise to a reasonable doubt where the alleged conduct was not such as was likely to leave evidence of trauma. Directions to the jury to disregard inadmissible evidence were sufficient to address any prejudice without requiring discharge of the jury.
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