The fact that an accused gave sworn evidence denying the allegations cannot be relied upon to support the unreasonable verdict ground of appeal; the proposition in R v Oliver [2020] QCA 76 to the contrary is doubted. An appellant relying on the unreasonable verdict ground bears a heavy burden: it is not sufficient merely to identify weaknesses in the prosecution case; the appellant must demonstrate that those weaknesses reduced the probative value of the evidence such that, even making full allowance for the jury's advantages, there is a significant possibility an innocent person was convicted.
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