Evidence of a teacher's pattern of sexual touching of multiple pupils of similar age, gender, and vulnerability, occurring in similar circumstances within school buildings, is admissible as similar fact evidence because such behaviour, while it might be normal for such offenders, is remarkable for innocent people. A verdict of not guilty on some counts does not necessarily reflect a view that the complainant was untruthful or unreliable where the evidence on those counts was less precise. An applicant for leave to appeal against sentence must articulate with clarity and particularity the error in the exercise of discretion; the mere assertion that a sentence is manifestly excessive with citation of comparables is likely insufficient.
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